Elementary Schools in Waterloo Central School District

The Waterloo Central School District in New York is home to two elementary schools: Skoi-Yase School and La Fayette School. Both schools serve students in grades K-6 and are performing significantly below the state average on academic measures.

According to the data, neither Skoi-Yase School nor La Fayette School can be considered standout performers. Both schools are ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with La Fayette School ranking around 1,700 out of 2,445 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, both schools are rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math at both schools is significantly lower than the state average, with La Fayette School's 3rd grade ELA proficiency at just 11.46% compared to the state average of 42.6%.

The data also reveals that both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 59.31% and 58.44% for Skoi-Yase School and La Fayette School, respectively. Despite the relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios at the schools, the district may need to examine other factors, such as curriculum, teaching practices, or support services, to address the low academic performance. The lack of improvement at La Fayette School, with its ranking declining over the past three school years, further highlights the need for the district to take action to improve student outcomes.