Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Katonah Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katonah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Katonah Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering All - Lighting the path to success
School Rankings
Katonah Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katonah Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#327 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
74%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katonah Elementary School's ranking?
Katonah Elementary School is ranked #327 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Katonah Elementary School?
405 students attend Katonah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Katonah Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Katonah Elementary School?
Katonah Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Katonah Elementary School offer ?
Katonah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Katonah Elementary School part of?
Katonah Elementary School is part of Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District.
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