The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the New York state average of 86%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the New York state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90-94%
86%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
8%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
22%
Black
(09-10)19%
19%
White
(09-10)72%
51%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
46%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
5%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 86% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NY state average).
How many students attend DeWitt Clinton Elementary School?
263 students attend DeWitt Clinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of DeWitt Clinton Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does DeWitt Clinton Elementary School offer ?
DeWitt Clinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is DeWitt Clinton Elementary School part of?
DeWitt Clinton Elementary School is part of Lockport City School District.
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