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Alexander Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6
1472nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools
Better than 40% of New York elementary schools
Summary

Alexander Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Alexander Central School District, with 326 students located in Alexander, NY. The school has been consistently ranked in the middle range of New York elementary schools, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Alexander Elementary School's test scores on the New York State Assessments are generally below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school performs better in Math, with 5th grade Math proficiency at 60% compared to the state's 54.16%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.04% to 43.13% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Pembroke Intermediate School and Alden Intermediate School, Alexander Elementary School's performance is generally in the middle range. The school's enrollment has remained relatively stable, but this is a decrease from the past, indicating a declining enrollment trend that may need to be addressed by the district. The school's performance on state assessments has been somewhat inconsistent over the years, with fluctuations in proficiency rates across different grade levels and subject areas, suggesting a need for more consistent and targeted instructional strategies.

326
Students ?
8.8
Student/teacher ratio ?
$27,362
Per pupil spending ?
39.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 3314 Buffalo St
       Alexander, NY  14005-9769

(585) 591-1551

District: Alexander Central School District


Students who attend Alexander Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Alexander Middle School-High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Declining — 64th percentile in 2015 → 40th in 2025
Strengths
Small classes — about 9 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Test scores below the New York average (48% vs 55% meeting standards)
!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school48%
District avg48%
New York avg55%
1,472nd of 2,445
New York public elementary schools ?
Bottom 40%▼ down 25 pts since 2015
From top 36% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of New York Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
391st of 874Alexander Central School District among New York districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202540.01472 of 244539.8%★★☆☆☆
202443.41344 of 244545.0%★★☆☆☆
202336.61538 of 243936.9%★★☆☆☆
202254.91047 of 243457.0%★★★☆☆
202159.9858 of 220161.0%★★★☆☆
201940.31417 of 241341.3%★★☆☆☆
201847.31270 of 239547.0%★★☆☆☆
201749.61189 of 238650.2%★★★☆☆
201647.31255 of 236647.0%★★☆☆☆
201562.3837 of 235264.4%★★★☆☆
201467.6690 of 234570.6%★★★★☆
201370.6589 of 232574.7%★★★★☆
201266.4833 of 232064.1%★★★☆☆
201172.7606 of 228673.5%★★★★☆
201067.8763 of 226366.3%★★★☆☆
200973.3585 of 225774.1%★★★★☆
200864.1962 of 222756.8%★★★☆☆
200774.4558 of 221974.9%★★★★☆
200673.8565 of 220674.4%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202542.81396 of 240942.1%★★☆☆☆
202448.41197 of 241350.4%★★★☆☆
202344.31317 of 240345.2%★★☆☆☆
202256.6997 of 240158.5%★★★☆☆
202160.0736 of 195562.4%★★★☆☆
201945.21272 of 235746.0%★★☆☆☆
201850.21198 of 233848.8%★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202544.01099 of 209847.6%★★☆☆☆
202433.51401 of 207832.6%★★☆☆☆
202333.91342 of 204134.2%★★☆☆☆
202247.1987 of 209953.0%★★★☆☆
202159.4575 of 167865.7%★★★☆☆
201936.21308 of 203235.6%★★☆☆☆
201838.71273 of 204537.8%★★☆☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202537.31549 of 240735.6%★★☆☆☆
202435.11588 of 241134.1%★★☆☆☆
202329.31759 of 240026.7%★☆☆☆☆
202250.71139 of 240052.5%★★★☆☆
202153.5883 of 196155.0%★★★☆☆
201932.51639 of 235830.5%★★☆☆☆
201842.71372 of 234041.4%★★☆☆☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202526.51690 of 213420.8%★☆☆☆☆
202424.61781 of 211015.6%★☆☆☆☆
202314.72006 of 20160.5%☆☆☆☆☆
201924.51598 of 185914.0%★☆☆☆☆
201843.5944 of 194151.4%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202533.2981 of 140230.0%★★☆☆☆
202419.01184 of 139214.9%★☆☆☆☆
201927.91042 of 133822.1%★☆☆☆☆
201829.51093 of 140822.4%★☆☆☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Low Socio Economic Status (2025)48th percentile+8 vs school
Female (2025)42nd percentile~ school
Male (2025)36th percentile-4 vs school
White (2025)30th percentile-10 vs school
Special Education (2025)21st percentile-19 vs school
By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?
Science54%+9 vs state
Math52%-5 vs state
English Language Arts43%-12 vs state

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In the 2024-25 school year, 326 students attended Alexander Elementary School.

Students at Alexander Elementary School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Alexander Elementary School ranks 1472nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Alexander Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Alexander Middle School-High School


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