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Owasco Elementary School

Summary:

Owasco Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 370 students in grades K-6 in the Auburn City School District in Auburn, New York. Unfortunately, the school has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom 25-30% of New York elementary schools in recent years.

Owasco Elementary's academic performance lags behind state and district averages on New York State Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 23-33% in English Language Arts and 19-53% in Math, compared to state averages of 43-47% in ELA and 49-58% in Math. The school also struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, with low rankings for female, male, white, multi-racial, special education, and economically disadvantaged students. Despite spending more per student ($16,730) than the state average, Owasco Elementary's performance has declined over the past decade, dropping from the top 50% of schools to the bottom 25%.

Interestingly, the other elementary schools in the Auburn City School District, such as Casey Park, Genesee Street, and William H. Seward, also struggle academically, suggesting district-wide challenges that need to be addressed. However, Owasco Elementary's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 10.4 could be leveraged to implement targeted interventions and support for struggling students, potentially leading to improvements in the future.


Detail:

Public K-6

 66 Letchworth St
       Auburn, NY  13021-5355

(315) 255-8720

District: Auburn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1858th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,730 Help


Students who attend Owasco Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Auburn Junior High School
High:    Auburn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.6%
Two or more races:
12.5%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Compare Details Owasco Elementary School ranks worse than 76% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Auburn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Owasco Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Auburn City School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.6%), two or more races (12.5%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Auburn City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owasco Elementary School is 8.8, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Auburn City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owasco Elementary School is $16,730, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Auburn City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Owasco Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Owasco Elementary School 1858th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Owasco Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Auburn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Auburn City School District 752nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Owasco Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Owasco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.86 859th 2206 61.1%
2007 67.86 820th 2219 63.0%
2008 72.35 637th 2227 71.4%
2009 66.01 881st 2257 61.0%
2010 58.75 1064th 2263 53.0%
2011 59.41 1029th 2286 55.0%
2012 65.50 857th 2320 63.1%
2013 46.81 1201st 2325 48.3%
2014 57.52 961st 2345 59.0%
2015 49.23 1176th 2352 50.0%
2016 38.21 1504th 2366 36.4%
2017 37.26 1517th 2386 36.4%
2018 39.07 1501st 2395 37.3%
2019 32.00 1663rd 2413 31.1%
2021 31.08 1581st 2201 28.2%
2022 34.58 1634th 2434 32.9%
2023 23.87 1924th 2439 21.1%
2024 26.51 1858th 2445 24.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Owasco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.91 116th 223 48.0%
2024 36.98 158th 279 43.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Owasco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.34 1480th 1941 23.8%
2021 47.28 470th 1044 55.0%
2022 28.34 1616th 2031 20.4%
2023 25.18 1660th 2016 17.7%
2024 25.33 1743rd 2110 17.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owasco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.72 1875th 2045 8.3%
2019 33.41 1373rd 2032 32.4%
2021 26.21 1373rd 1678 18.2%
2022 23.58 1769th 2099 15.7%
2023 19.98 1785th 2041 12.5%
2024 21.38 1776th 2078 14.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Owasco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.19 1361st 2338 41.8%
2019 27.58 1780th 2357 24.5%
2021 26.55 1531st 1955 21.7%
2022 28.47 1806th 2401 24.8%
2023 19.99 2041st 2403 15.1%
2024 30.48 1729th 2413 28.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Owasco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.01 1534th 2340 34.4%
2019 38.27 1451st 2358 38.5%
2021 34.81 1345th 1961 31.4%
2022 43.04 1361st 2400 43.3%
2023 30.50 1718th 2400 28.4%
2024 26.16 1872nd 2411 22.4%
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Rank History for White students at Owasco Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.22 1082nd 1408 23.2%
2019 20.19 1151st 1338 14.0%
2021 21.82 1030th 1224 15.8%
2022 21.83 1172nd 1399 16.2%
2023 12.21 1232nd 1337 7.9%
2024 16.31 1231st 1392 11.6%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Monday, November 30, 2020

Open Quote The teachers are terrific!! My daughter is a 5th grader there and has been going there since Kindergarten and wants to grow up to be a teacher there! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Owasco Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 421 13 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1990 431 18 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 421 23 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1992 449 18 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 431 21 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1994 433 16 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 459 18 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1996 459 18 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1997 444 14 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 431 18 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 437 15 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 436 20 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 462 15 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 436 16 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 436 16 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 426 20 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 426 20 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2006 414 23 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 352 25 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 311 29 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2009 327 41 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2010 321 32 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2011 309 20 0 5 0 0 8 0 342
2012 360 19 1 7 0 0 15 0 402
2013 382 20 1 11 0 0 17 0 431
2014 396 17 1 8 0 0 18 0 440
2015 371 15 1 10 0 0 26 0 423
2016 386 16 1 15 0 0 34 0 452
2017 378 14 1 19 1 0 26 0 439
2018 395 8 1 17 2 0 34 0 457
2019 377 7 1 15 0 0 35 0 435
2020 376 9 3 13 1 0 34 0 436
2021 300 11 2 15 1 0 34 0 363
2022 302 8 3 15 1 0 37 0 366
2023 288 10 3 22 1 0 46 0 370
2024 273 10 3 21 1 0 44 0 352

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 Owasco Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 440 24.9 17.6 n/a
1990 453 25.9 17.4 n/a
1991 449 25.4 17.6 n/a
1992 475 25.8 18.4 n/a
1993 461 27.1 17.0 n/a
1994 458 26.1 17.5 12.4
1995 481 23.0 20.9 20
1996 481 23.0 20.9 20
1997 464 25.0 18.6 19.2
1998 456 25.0 18.2 15.8
1999 454 29.0 15.7 15
2000 458 32.0 14.3 22.7
2001 478 34.0 14.1 21.3
2002 462 32.0 14.4 21
2003 462 32.0 14.4 21
2004 455 n/a n/a n/a
2005 452 35.0 12.9 21.9
2006 443 34.0 13.0 20.8
2007 382 33.0 11.6 21.7
2008 345 32.0 10.8 21.4
2009 376 33.0 11.4 25
2010 363 31.0 11.7 30.6
2011 342 30.3 11.2 26.3
2012 402 27.0 14.8 31.1
2013 431 30.0 14.3 34.8
2014 440 31.5 13.9 0
2015 423 33.0 12.8 42.1
2016 452 35.0 12.9 45.1
2017 439 31.9 13.7 39.2
2018 457 34.5 13.2 41.6
2019 435 30.0 14.5 43.7
2020 436 34.0 12.8 45.4
2021 363 31.6 11.4 45.2
2022 366 35.5 10.3 42.9
2023 370 35.3 10.4 45.7
2024 352 39.6 8.8 46.3

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 Owasco Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 440 24.9 17.6 n/a
1990 453 25.9 17.4 n/a
1991 449 25.4 17.6 n/a
1992 475 25.8 18.4 n/a
1993 461 27.1 17.0 n/a
1994 458 26.1 17.5 12.4
1995 481 23.0 20.9 20
1996 481 23.0 20.9 20
1997 464 25.0 18.6 19.2
1998 456 25.0 18.2 15.8
1999 454 29.0 15.7 15
2000 458 32.0 14.3 22.7
2001 478 34.0 14.1 21.3
2002 462 32.0 14.4 21
2003 462 32.0 14.4 21
2004 455 n/a n/a n/a
2005 452 35.0 12.9 21.9
2006 443 34.0 13.0 20.8
2007 382 33.0 11.6 21.7
2008 345 32.0 10.8 21.4
2009 376 33.0 11.4 25
2010 363 31.0 11.7 30.6
2011 342 30.3 11.2 26.3
2012 402 27.0 14.8 31.1
2013 431 30.0 14.3 34.8
2014 440 31.5 13.9 0
2015 423 33.0 12.8 42.1
2016 452 35.0 12.9 45.1
2017 439 31.9 13.7 39.2
2018 457 34.5 13.2 41.6
2019 435 30.0 14.5 43.7
2020 436 34.0 12.8 45.4
2021 363 31.6 11.4 45.2
2022 366 35.5 10.3 42.9
2023 370 35.3 10.4 45.7
2024 352 39.6 8.8 46.3

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

Owasco Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201498.4%0.7%0.0%99.1%98.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%99.1%
201599.5%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201699.3%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.6%99.6%
201799.1%0.7%0.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201898.5%0.6%0.0%99.1%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%99.4%99.1%
201999.6%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%99.6%
202099.8%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Owasco Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,721 (14.8%) $9,885 (85.2%) $11,606
2020 $632 (5.9%) $10,060 (94.1%) $10,692
2021 $639 (5.2%) $11,760 (94.8%) $12,400
2022 $2,041 (14.1%) $12,394 (85.9%) $14,435
2023 $1,599 (9.6%) $15,131 (90.4%) $16,730

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Owasco Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1663rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1924th of 2439 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Owasco Elementary School)3821.8
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Auburn City School District)3124.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Owasco Elementary School)5336.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Auburn City School District)5036.6
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Owasco Elementary School)3721.9
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Auburn City School District)2925.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Owasco Elementary School)2742.2
 15.2%
   4th Grade Math (Auburn City School District)3940.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Owasco Elementary School)2325.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Auburn City School District)1821.7
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Owasco Elementary School)2018.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Auburn City School District)2930.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Owasco Elementary School)5937
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Auburn City School District)3424.1
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Owasco Elementary School)4543.6
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Auburn City School District)4132.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students435370
 14.9%
African American710
 42.9%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic1522
 46.7%
Pacific Islander00
White377288
 23.6%
Two or More Races3546
 31.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.7%45.7%
 2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Owasco Elementary School

Students at Owasco Elementary School are 78% White, 13% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended Owasco Elementary School.

Owasco Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.0% of New York elementary schools.

Students who attend Owasco Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Auburn Junior High School
High : Auburn High School


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