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Gowanda Elementary School

Summary:

Gowanda Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Gowanda Central School District, with 458 students. Despite its location in Gowanda, NY, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Gowanda Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby schools, such as Springville Elementary and Eden Elementary. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 65.28% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the performance of certain student subgroups, such as Native American and White students, is notably lower than the state averages.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Gowanda Elementary School, at $17,902 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance remains below the state average. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the need to explore alternative strategies to improve student outcomes. The consistent low performance and the challenges faced by the school's student population suggest that Gowanda Elementary School may need to implement comprehensive measures to address the systemic issues and improve the educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 450 Aldrich St
       Gowanda, NY  14070-1384

(716) 532-3325

District: Gowanda Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1443rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,902 Help


Students who attend Gowanda Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gowanda Middle School
High:    Gowanda High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.1%
American Indian:
22.9%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Compare Details Gowanda Elementary School ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gowanda Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.1%), American Indian (22.9%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gowanda Elementary School is 8.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gowanda Elementary School is $17,902.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gowanda Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gowanda Elementary School 1443rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Gowanda Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Gowanda Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gowanda Central School District 558th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gowanda Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gowanda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.92 1677th 2206 24.0%
2007 43.83 1471st 2219 33.7%
2008 34.78 1678th 2227 24.7%
2009 33.63 1751st 2257 22.4%
2010 26.52 1818th 2263 19.7%
2011 30.41 1739th 2286 23.9%
2012 34.30 1670th 2320 28.0%
2013 34.63 1567th 2325 32.6%
2014 38.87 1483rd 2345 36.8%
2015 36.72 1533rd 2352 34.8%
2016 33.15 1649th 2366 30.3%
2017 18.58 2037th 2386 14.6%
2018 44.46 1353rd 2395 43.5%
2019 41.86 1366th 2413 43.4%
2021 25.41 1737th 2201 21.1%
2022 39.99 1463rd 2434 39.9%
2023 33.62 1629th 2439 33.2%
2024 40.10 1443rd 2445 41.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gowanda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.31 94th 180 47.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gowanda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.11 996th 1941 48.7%
2019 40.26 958th 1859 48.5%
2021 32.26 739th 1044 29.2%
2022 30.59 1509th 2031 25.7%
2023 31.93 1369th 2016 32.1%
2024 32.79 1433rd 2110 32.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gowanda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.60 817th 2045 60.0%
2019 43.58 1067th 2032 47.5%
2021 27.14 1345th 1678 19.8%
2022 51.17 881st 2099 58.0%
2023 32.38 1393rd 2041 31.7%
2024 40.26 1185th 2078 43.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Gowanda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.06 1426th 2338 39.0%
2019 33.28 1622nd 2357 31.2%
2021 17.41 1709th 1955 12.6%
2022 41.60 1415th 2401 41.1%
2023 32.54 1661st 2403 30.9%
2024 41.63 1399th 2413 42.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Gowanda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.67 1243rd 2340 46.9%
2019 51.78 1089th 2358 53.8%
2021 32.40 1401st 1961 28.6%
2022 38.53 1494th 2400 37.8%
2023 36.53 1535th 2400 36.0%
2024 39.04 1471st 2411 39.0%
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Rank History for Native American students at Gowanda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.07 16th 24 33.3%
2019 9.91 17th 18 5.6%
2021 10.72 10th 10 0.0%
2022 36.91 17th 23 26.1%
2023 16.86 21st 24 12.5%
2024 28.05 24th 31 22.6%
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Rank History for White students at Gowanda Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.23 1051st 1408 25.4%
2019 40.65 830th 1338 38.0%
2021 21.40 1032nd 1224 15.7%
2022 27.07 1101st 1399 21.3%
2023 24.92 1057th 1337 20.9%
2024 30.76 1016th 1392 27.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Gowanda Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 213 0 3 0 147 n/a n/a 0 363
1990 244 0 2 1 116 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 239 2 0 0 106 n/a n/a 0 347
1992 249 1 0 0 106 n/a n/a 0 356
1993 232 3 1 0 107 n/a n/a 0 343
1994 215 2 0 0 105 n/a n/a 0 322
1995 198 2 0 3 112 n/a n/a 0 315
1996 198 2 0 3 112 n/a n/a 0 315
1997 210 3 0 6 107 n/a n/a 0 326
1998 197 0 1 2 90 n/a n/a 0 290
1999 204 1 2 1 96 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 200 4 0 0 88 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 204 3 2 1 85 n/a n/a 0 295
2002 355 2 6 2 150 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 355 2 6 2 150 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 393 5 4 3 160 n/a n/a 0 565
2005 371 3 5 3 137 n/a n/a 0 519
2006 351 6 4 6 148 n/a n/a 0 515
2007 368 4 5 5 157 n/a n/a 0 539
2008 376 7 3 5 152 n/a n/a 0 543
2009 363 6 2 7 170 n/a n/a 2 550
2010 364 5 3 8 168 n/a n/a 4 552
2011 336 2 1 18 145 0 18 0 520
2012 317 2 1 22 123 0 37 0 502
2013 287 2 1 20 119 0 38 0 467
2014 265 0 1 15 107 0 44 0 432
2015 261 2 1 18 94 0 43 0 419
2016 265 2 1 16 86 0 45 0 415
2017 289 2 0 20 99 0 42 0 452
2018 270 2 0 21 95 0 37 0 425
2019 275 2 0 19 92 0 40 0 428
2020 284 0 0 17 85 0 39 0 425
2021 238 0 0 18 93 0 40 0 389
2022 224 0 0 15 102 0 46 0 387
2023 276 1 0 19 109 0 53 0 458
2024 266 2 0 22 103 0 57 0 450

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 Gowanda Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 363 20.9 17.3 n/a
1990 363 20.4 17.7 n/a
1991 347 20.4 17.0 n/a
1992 356 20.4 17.4 n/a
1993 343 20.7 16.6 n/a
1994 322 19.7 16.3 39.8
1995 315 21.2 14.9 46.3
1996 315 21.2 14.9 46.3
1997 326 21.2 15.4 48.5
1998 290 21.0 13.8 46.6
1999 304 23.2 13.1 47
2000 292 22.3 13.1 51
2001 295 24.0 12.3 56.6
2002 515 40.0 12.9 59
2003 515 40.0 12.9 59
2004 565 n/a n/a n/a
2005 519 40.4 12.8 58
2006 515 39.0 13.2 50.3
2007 539 38.8 13.9 72.4
2008 543 43.0 12.6 50.8
2009 550 45.0 12.2 50.2
2010 552 45.5 12.1 55.3
2011 520 44.3 11.7 54.6
2012 502 44.4 11.2 50
2013 467 43.7 10.6 40
2014 432 43.7 9.8 n/a
2015 419 42.0 9.9 65.2
2016 415 42.0 9.8 64.6
2017 452 42.9 10.5 67.7
2018 425 44.0 9.6 68.2
2019 428 49.0 8.7 65.4
2020 425 38.8 10.9 62.1
2021 389 47.7 8.1 62.2
2022 387 51.3 7.5 65.6
2023 458 53.0 8.6 65.3
2024 450 52.0 8.6 62

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 Gowanda Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 363 20.9 17.3 n/a
1990 363 20.4 17.7 n/a
1991 347 20.4 17.0 n/a
1992 356 20.4 17.4 n/a
1993 343 20.7 16.6 n/a
1994 322 19.7 16.3 39.8
1995 315 21.2 14.9 46.3
1996 315 21.2 14.9 46.3
1997 326 21.2 15.4 48.5
1998 290 21.0 13.8 46.6
1999 304 23.2 13.1 47
2000 292 22.3 13.1 51
2001 295 24.0 12.3 56.6
2002 515 40.0 12.9 59
2003 515 40.0 12.9 59
2004 565 n/a n/a n/a
2005 519 40.4 12.8 58
2006 515 39.0 13.2 50.3
2007 539 38.8 13.9 72.4
2008 543 43.0 12.6 50.8
2009 550 45.0 12.2 50.2
2010 552 45.5 12.1 55.3
2011 520 44.3 11.7 54.6
2012 502 44.4 11.2 50
2013 467 43.7 10.6 40
2014 432 43.7 9.8 n/a
2015 419 42.0 9.9 65.2
2016 415 42.0 9.8 64.6
2017 452 42.9 10.5 67.7
2018 425 44.0 9.6 68.2
2019 428 49.0 8.7 65.4
2020 425 38.8 10.9 62.1
2021 389 47.7 8.1 62.2
2022 387 51.3 7.5 65.6
2023 458 53.0 8.6 65.3
2024 450 52.0 8.6 62

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

Gowanda Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.6%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201498.9%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.1%99.5%
201599.3%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%
201699.0%0.2%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.8%99.3%99.5%99.3%
201799.1%0.0%0.2%100.0%99.3%99.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%
201898.3%0.2%0.5%99.1%98.8%98.8%99.5%99.1%99.3%98.3%
201998.3%0.0%0.0%98.6%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
202098.8%0.0%99.1%99.3%99.3%99.8%99.1%99.3%99.1%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,216 (14.5%) $13,108 (85.5%) $15,324
2020 $1,648 (10.0%) $14,837 (90.0%) $16,485
2021 $2,309 (12.3%) $16,395 (87.7%) $18,704
2022 $2,984 (14.3%) $17,891 (85.7%) $20,874
2023 $1,905 (10.6%) $15,997 (89.4%) $17,902

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gowanda Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1366th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1629th of 2439 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gowanda Elementary School)3440
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gowanda Central School District)3439.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Gowanda Elementary School)4647.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Gowanda Central School District)4646.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gowanda Elementary School)4826.8
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gowanda Central School District)4826
 22%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Gowanda Elementary School)5741.5
 15.5%
   4th Grade Math (Gowanda Central School District)5740.3
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students428458
 7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian92109
 18.5%
Asian00
Hispanic1919
Pacific Islander00
White275276
 0.4%
Two or More Races4053
 32.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.4%65.3%
 0.1%

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Gowanda Elementary School ranks 1443rd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Gowanda Middle School
High : Gowanda High School

Students at Gowanda Elementary School are 59% White, 23% American Indian, 13% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 450 students attended Gowanda Elementary School.


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