Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alton B Parker School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
2%
15%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Alton B Parker School?
224 students attend Alton B Parker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Alton B Parker School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alton B Parker School?
Alton B Parker School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alton B Parker School offer ?
Alton B Parker School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Alton B Parker School part of?
Alton B Parker School is part of Cortland City School District.
