Best Public Schools in Zip Code 14881

Summary:

The 14881 zip code is home to a single standout public elementary school, Caroline Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 293 students. This school consistently outperforms the Ithaca City School District and the state of New York in proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in ELA and Science. With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, Caroline Elementary provides a supportive learning environment and individualized attention to its diverse student population, of which 32.08% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Caroline Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates ranging from 50% to 59.18% in ELA, 48.65% to 56.86% in Math, and 51.02% in 5th grade Science. The school's ranking on the SchoolDigger platform has fluctuated in recent years, but it currently ranks 808 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools, earning 3 out of 5 stars. This suggests the school is providing a high-quality education despite relatively modest funding, with spending per student at $15,859.

Overall, Caroline Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing institution within the Ithaca City School District, offering a supportive and individualized learning environment for its diverse student population. The school's consistent academic achievements, small class sizes, and efficient use of resources make it an attractive option for families in the 14881 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			NY State Assessments Math (2024)			NY State Assessments Science (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Caroline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2439 Slaterville Rd	Slaterville Springs	14881	Tompkins County	Ithaca City School District	No	No	No	No	(607) 539-7155	270	33	8.2	30.7%	206 (76.3%)	8 (3.0%)	26 (9.6%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.1%)	63.7	808^th of 2445 public elementary schools	67.0%		43.2	1359^th of 2439 public elementary schools	44.3%	551	54.6	50.0	59.2	50.0	48.7	56.9	51.0	97.9	98.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.9	99.6	99.6	$15,859	$589	$15,271

Cities Near Zip Code 14881

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Slaterville Springs	2.6 mi	1	261^st
Brooktondale	5.16 mi	1
Dryden	6.21 mi	3	561^st
Freeville	7.29 mi	2	768^th
Ithaca	8.32 mi	13	355^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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