Summary:
The Fallsburg Central School District in New York has only one elementary school, Benjamin Cosor Elementary School, which serves a diverse student population with significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is consistently below state averages, raising concerns about equity and the effectiveness of the educational program.
Benjamin Cosor Elementary School has a student population that is 59.14% Hispanic, 26.54% White, 8.15% African American, 1.11% Asian, and 1.11% Native American. The school has a high percentage of students (72.47%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6, the academic performance remains a significant concern, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas.
According to the SchoolDigger rankings, Benjamin Cosor Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools over the past three school years, with a ranking of 2298 out of 2439 schools in the most recent year. The school's spending per student is $16,363, which is higher than the state average, suggesting that additional resources may be necessary to support the unique needs of the student population and address the persistent academic challenges.
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