Colonial School

Public K-5

 315 Highbrook Ave
       Pelham, NY  10803-2206


(914) 738-2680

District: Pelham Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,888 Help


Students who attend Colonial School usually attend:

Middle:    Pelham Middle School
High:    Pelham Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.5%
Two or more races:
10.5%
Hispanic:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.6% Help


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Compare Details Colonial School ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Pelham Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.5%), two or more races (10.5%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colonial School is 14.2, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pelham Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonial School is $17,888, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pelham Union Free School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Colonial School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonial School 22nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Colonial School in the ranking list.)

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Pelham Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pelham Union Free School District 51st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Colonial School

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Rank History for all students at Colonial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.29 54th 2206 97.6%
2007 88.74 14th 2219 99.4%
2008 86.37 58th 2227 97.4%
2009 86.17 25th 2257 98.9%
2010 91.03 30th 2263 98.7%
2011 93.24 24th 2286 99.0%
2012 91.30 57th 2320 97.5%
2013 91.85 108th 2325 95.4%
2014 91.82 111th 2345 95.3%
2015 93.07 78th 2352 96.7%
2016 90.22 133rd 2366 94.4%
2017 89.91 155th 2386 93.5%
2018 87.98 198th 2395 91.7%
2019 91.45 157th 2413 93.5%
2021 90.26 112th 2201 94.9%
2022 93.50 106th 2434 95.6%
2023 97.51 22nd 2439 99.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Colonial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 96.39 34th 2031 98.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Colonial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.21 190th 2338 91.9%
2019 89.51 183rd 2357 92.2%
2021 84.35 206th 1955 89.5%
2022 91.69 126th 2401 94.8%
2023 97.25 16th 2403 99.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Colonial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.93 216th 2340 90.8%
2019 90.98 157th 2358 93.3%
2021 90.29 77th 1961 96.1%
2022 92.97 95th 2400 96.0%
2023 96.56 31st 2400 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at Colonial School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.45 167th 1408 88.1%
2019 84.29 165th 1338 87.7%
2021 81.60 158th 1224 87.1%
2022 84.21 140th 1399 90.0%
2023 92.93 37th 1337 97.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Open Quote Wonderful ALL AROUND school... Teachers are stellar, yet warm and nurturing... Principal is extremely organized and yet approachable. The PTA is well run, with many mothers and fathers giving frequently of their time and energies... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Colonial School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 170 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1990 161 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1991 166 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1992 175 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1993 193 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1994 209 2 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1995 236 8 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1996 236 8 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1997 247 5 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 258 1 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 266 4 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 271 6 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2001 270 6 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2002 289 5 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 289 5 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 281 4 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 271 4 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2006 282 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2007 280 1 8 6 0 n/a n/a 6 301
2008 266 2 9 17 0 n/a n/a 11 305
2009 266 4 9 5 0 n/a n/a 22 306
2010 277 3 10 5 0 n/a n/a 21 316
2011 262 5 13 24 1 0 14 0 319
2012 272 5 10 25 0 0 17 0 329
2013 266 5 9 22 0 0 19 0 321
2014 246 5 8 29 0 0 19 0 307
2015 233 6 8 31 0 0 21 0 299
2016 235 9 6 30 0 0 20 0 300
2017 254 6 7 34 0 1 25 0 327
2018 254 7 7 28 0 1 26 0 323
2019 253 7 13 31 0 0 27 0 331
2020 249 6 16 34 0 0 30 0 335
2021 231 3 18 29 0 0 24 0 305
2022 203 4 19 29 0 0 31 0 286
2023 200 4 18 25 0 0 29 0 276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colonial School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 179 11.4 15.7 n/a
1990 171 13.4 12.7 n/a
1991 175 15.0 11.6 n/a
1992 185 14.9 12.4 n/a
1993 204 14.0 14.6 n/a
1994 224 14.0 16.0 0
1995 259 15.8 16.4 0
1996 259 15.8 16.4 0
1997 261 15.8 16.5 0
1998 272 16.8 16.2 0
1999 283 17.0 16.6 0
2000 290 17.0 17.1 0
2001 289 19.6 14.7 0
2002 308 17.6 17.5 0
2003 308 17.6 17.5 0
2004 297 n/a n/a n/a
2005 287 19.0 15.1 0
2006 294 20.0 14.7 0
2007 301 21.0 14.3 0
2008 305 21.0 14.5 0
2009 306 21.0 14.6 n/a
2010 316 19.0 16.6 0
2011 319 23.4 13.5 0.9
2012 329 22.0 14.9 2.1
2013 321 19.0 16.8 1.2
2014 307 20.0 15.3 2.6
2015 299 18.0 16.6 4.3
2016 300 19.0 15.7 3.7
2017 327 18.9 17.2 4.3
2018 323 19.0 17.0 2.8
2019 331 19.0 17.4 2.7
2020 335 n/a n/a 2.4
2021 305 21.1 14.4 3.6
2022 286 21.3 13.3 n/a
2023 276 19.4 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colonial School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 179 11.4 15.7 n/a
1990 171 13.4 12.7 n/a
1991 175 15.0 11.6 n/a
1992 185 14.9 12.4 n/a
1993 204 14.0 14.6 n/a
1994 224 14.0 16.0 0
1995 259 15.8 16.4 0
1996 259 15.8 16.4 0
1997 261 15.8 16.5 0
1998 272 16.8 16.2 0
1999 283 17.0 16.6 0
2000 290 17.0 17.1 0
2001 289 19.6 14.7 0
2002 308 17.6 17.5 0
2003 308 17.6 17.5 0
2004 297 n/a n/a n/a
2005 287 19.0 15.1 0
2006 294 20.0 14.7 0
2007 301 21.0 14.3 0
2008 305 21.0 14.5 0
2009 306 21.0 14.6 n/a
2010 316 19.0 16.6 0
2011 319 23.4 13.5 0.9
2012 329 22.0 14.9 2.1
2013 321 19.0 16.8 1.2
2014 307 20.0 15.3 2.6
2015 299 18.0 16.6 4.3
2016 300 19.0 15.7 3.7
2017 327 18.9 17.2 4.3
2018 323 19.0 17.0 2.8
2019 331 19.0 17.4 2.7
2020 335 n/a n/a 2.4
2021 305 21.1 14.4 3.6
2022 286 21.3 13.3 n/a
2023 276 19.4 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Colonial School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.4%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.7%
201499.3%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%99.7%
201599.0%0.0%0.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%
201699.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%
201799.0%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%99.5%
201899.1%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.1%99.7%
201999.7%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colonial School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $15,113 (100.0%) $15,113
2020 $03 (0.0%) $15,001 (100.0%) $15,004
2021 $11 (0.1%) $16,444 (99.9%) $16,455
2022 $730 (4.1%) $17,158 (95.9%) $17,888

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonial School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 22nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colonial School)8993.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pelham Union Free School District)7679.6
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Colonial School)7890.7
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pelham Union Free School District)7279.7
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial School)7393.6
 20.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pelham Union Free School District)7486.8
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Colonial School)8395.8
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pelham Union Free School District)7788.5
 11.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial School)6492.3
 28.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pelham Union Free School District)6684.1
 18.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Colonial School)7790.4
 13.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pelham Union Free School District)7282.7
 10.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331276
 16.6%
African American74
 42.9%
American Indian00
Asian1318
 38.5%
Hispanic3125
 19.4%
Pacific Islander00
White253200
 20.9%
Two or More Races2729
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial School

Students at Colonial School are 72% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Colonial School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pelham Middle School
High : Pelham Memorial High School

Yes! Colonial School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 2439 New York elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Colonial School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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