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Joseph Henry Elementary School

Summary:

Joseph Henry Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Galway, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 403 students. The school is part of the Galway Central School District, which is ranked 250 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joseph Henry Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of New York elementary schools, with a current ranking of 604 out of 2,445 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments is notably strong, with 3rd-grade students scoring 63.08% proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and 83.08% in Math, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's 4th-grade students also performed well, with 55% proficient or better in ELA and 88.33% in Math, again outpacing the state averages. In 5th-grade, the school's performance remains strong, with 49.06% proficient or better in ELA and 32.69% in Math, compared to the state averages.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Glendaal School, Malta Avenue Elementary School, and Charlton Heights Elementary School, Joseph Henry Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic assessments, particularly in Math. The school's low student-teacher ratio, increasing per-student spending, and ability to support diverse student populations are all positive indicators of the school's educational quality and commitment to student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5317 Sacandaga Rd
       Galway, NY  12074-0130

(518) 882-1033

District: Galway Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
604th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,482 Help


Students who attend Joseph Henry Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Galway Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
Two or more races:
1.9%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.4% Help


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Compare Details Joseph Henry Elementary School ranks better than 75.3% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), two or more races (1.9%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph Henry Elementary School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph Henry Elementary School is $12,482.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joseph Henry Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph Henry Elementary School 604th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Joseph Henry Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Galway Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Galway Central School District 250th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joseph Henry Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Joseph Henry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.47 1395th 2206 36.8%
2007 53.27 1264th 2219 43.0%
2008 63.39 989th 2227 55.6%
2009 63.03 993rd 2257 56.0%
2010 50.84 1269th 2263 43.9%
2011 45.35 1399th 2286 38.8%
2012 54.99 1180th 2320 49.1%
2013 51.22 1078th 2325 53.6%
2014 52.58 1097th 2345 53.2%
2015 55.11 1030th 2352 56.2%
2016 61.05 879th 2366 62.8%
2017 63.83 824th 2386 65.5%
2018 64.24 837th 2395 65.1%
2019 64.85 789th 2413 67.3%
2021 63.20 777th 2201 64.7%
2022 59.37 941st 2434 61.3%
2023 58.83 953rd 2439 60.9%
2024 71.58 604th 2445 75.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph Henry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.45 861st 1941 55.6%
2019 27.76 1457th 1859 21.6%
2022 18.96 1961st 2031 3.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph Henry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.32 1030th 2045 49.6%
2019 39.77 1196th 2032 41.1%
2021 44.20 916th 1678 45.4%
2022 44.78 1071st 2099 49.0%
2023 39.78 1180th 2041 42.2%
2024 58.43 688th 2078 66.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Joseph Henry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.95 822nd 2338 64.8%
2019 67.01 729th 2357 69.1%
2021 57.73 793rd 1955 59.4%
2022 54.60 1052nd 2401 56.2%
2023 50.53 1143rd 2403 52.4%
2024 70.17 609th 2413 74.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Joseph Henry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.98 830th 2340 64.5%
2019 59.83 881st 2358 62.6%
2021 63.80 666th 1961 66.0%
2022 62.56 839th 2400 65.0%
2023 65.68 762nd 2400 68.3%
2024 69.97 617th 2411 74.4%
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Rank History for White students at Joseph Henry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.66 799th 1408 43.3%
2019 44.79 757th 1338 43.4%
2021 44.87 723rd 1224 40.9%
2022 45.15 796th 1399 43.1%
2024 35.13 944th 1392 32.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Joseph Henry Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 625 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1990 632 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1991 626 6 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1992 627 6 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1993 628 1 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1994 623 0 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1995 677 0 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 693
1996 677 0 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 693
1997 681 3 8 7 3 n/a n/a 0 702
1998 653 2 12 6 3 n/a n/a 0 676
1999 568 3 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2000 585 3 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 564 3 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2002 533 1 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2003 533 1 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2004 517 4 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2005 516 4 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2006 513 3 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 515 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2008 477 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 446 8 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2010 445 8 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2011 388 9 2 5 0 0 35 0 439
2012 468 8 1 2 0 0 3 0 482
2013 430 1 1 3 0 0 4 0 439
2014 443 1 1 5 0 0 3 0 453
2015 432 3 1 4 0 0 3 0 443
2016 413 3 1 4 0 0 3 0 424
2017 402 2 2 2 0 0 3 0 411
2018 415 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 421
2019 420 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 425
2020 463 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 465
2021 429 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 431
2022 451 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 456
2023 398 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 403
2024 404 2 0 4 0 0 8 0 418

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 Joseph Henry Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 636 30.2 21.0 n/a
1990 644 37.3 17.2 n/a
1991 640 37.6 17.0 n/a
1992 643 38.5 16.7 n/a
1993 641 36.9 17.4 n/a
1994 633 37.7 16.8 15.6
1995 693 42.6 16.3 14.6
1996 693 42.6 16.3 14.6
1997 702 42.7 16.4 18.9
1998 676 43.1 15.7 16.3
1999 580 36.2 16.0 15.9
2000 599 37.3 16.1 22.4
2001 578 40.2 14.4 21.5
2002 548 40.7 13.5 20.4
2003 548 40.7 13.5 20.4
2004 529 n/a n/a n/a
2005 529 41.2 12.8 24
2006 522 40.0 13.1 25.7
2007 520 41.3 12.6 22.5
2008 483 38.8 12.4 18.8
2009 460 40.0 11.5 24.3
2010 464 37.0 12.5 28.9
2011 439 42.7 10.2 25.3
2012 482 35.0 13.7 25.7
2013 439 34.0 12.9 40.5
2014 453 35.2 12.8 27.2
2015 443 38.0 11.6 30.9
2016 424 39.0 10.8 30.9
2017 411 38.8 10.5 33.8
2018 421 39.0 10.7 36.1
2019 425 37.0 11.4 35.3
2020 465 39.0 11.8 34
2021 431 46.8 9.1 32.3
2022 456 48.1 9.4 28.7
2023 403 39.6 10.1 28.5
2024 418 37.4 11.1 30.4

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 Joseph Henry Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 636 30.2 21.0 n/a
1990 644 37.3 17.2 n/a
1991 640 37.6 17.0 n/a
1992 643 38.5 16.7 n/a
1993 641 36.9 17.4 n/a
1994 633 37.7 16.8 15.6
1995 693 42.6 16.3 14.6
1996 693 42.6 16.3 14.6
1997 702 42.7 16.4 18.9
1998 676 43.1 15.7 16.3
1999 580 36.2 16.0 15.9
2000 599 37.3 16.1 22.4
2001 578 40.2 14.4 21.5
2002 548 40.7 13.5 20.4
2003 548 40.7 13.5 20.4
2004 529 n/a n/a n/a
2005 529 41.2 12.8 24
2006 522 40.0 13.1 25.7
2007 520 41.3 12.6 22.5
2008 483 38.8 12.4 18.8
2009 460 40.0 11.5 24.3
2010 464 37.0 12.5 28.9
2011 439 42.7 10.2 25.3
2012 482 35.0 13.7 25.7
2013 439 34.0 12.9 40.5
2014 453 35.2 12.8 27.2
2015 443 38.0 11.6 30.9
2016 424 39.0 10.8 30.9
2017 411 38.8 10.5 33.8
2018 421 39.0 10.7 36.1
2019 425 37.0 11.4 35.3
2020 465 39.0 11.8 34
2021 431 46.8 9.1 32.3
2022 456 48.1 9.4 28.7
2023 403 39.6 10.1 28.5
2024 418 37.4 11.1 30.4

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

Joseph Henry Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.6%0.9%0.2%98.9%98.6%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201497.8%1.1%0.9%98.0%97.8%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201598.9%0.9%0.2%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201698.9%0.0%0.3%99.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%99.4%99.2%
201792.3%1.0%0.3%98.6%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.9%99.5%98.3%
201889.5%0.5%0.0%98.3%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.1%98.8%97.6%
201993.1%0.0%0.0%98.3%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.8%97.6%
202097.9%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.9%99.9%99.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $720 (6.0%) $11,263 (94.0%) $11,983
2020 $487 (4.5%) $10,450 (95.6%) $10,936
2021 $00 (0.0%) $11,317 (100.0%) $11,317
2022 $570 (4.6%) $11,859 (95.4%) $12,429
2023 $1,481 (11.9%) $11,001 (88.1%) $12,482

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph Henry Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 789th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 953rd of 2439 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Henry Elementary School)5362.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Galway Central School District)5362.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Joseph Henry Elementary School)6577.2
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Galway Central School District)6577.2
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Henry Elementary School)4640.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Galway Central School District)4639.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Joseph Henry Elementary School)6357.1
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Galway Central School District)6356.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Henry Elementary School)5856
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Galway Central School District)5856
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4756.6
 9.6%
6th Grade Math (Joseph Henry Elementary School)6049
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Galway Central School District)6049
 11%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4738.3
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students425403
 5.2%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White420398
 5.2%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.3%28.5%
 6.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Joseph Henry Elementary School.

Students who attend Joseph Henry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Galway Junior/Senior High School

Students at Joseph Henry Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

Joseph Henry Elementary School ranks 604th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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