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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHAZY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 360717000506

CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

609 MINER FARM RD, CHAZY, NY 12921 · (518) 846-7212 · Clinton County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL229 STUDENTS
Enrollment
229
Elementary
DISTRICT 227 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
79 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
36
Grade 1
30
Grade 2
36
Grade 3
35
Grade 4
28
Grade 5
34
Grade 6
30
Student demographics
White
22197%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 39%
Black
73%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 16%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12153%
Female
10847%

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Test scores

NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)
English Language Arts
61.0%
NY avg 58.3% . +13.0pp since 2023
Math
82.0%
NY avg 57.4% . +12.0pp since 2023
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
63.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
62.3%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.1pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
229
-16 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 13.2:1
% White
97%
was 96%
% Hispanic
0%
was 1%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL operates as a small K-5 school in CHAZY, New York, part of CHAZY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Current enrollment sits at 229 students spanning grades K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 443 students per school, that is 48% smaller than typical.

CHAZY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 454 students. CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

Demographically, CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (97%); the rest consists of 3% Black.

Looking at school resources, On paper, CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.8:1. The state averages around 12.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 34% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Clinton County runs at roughly 50%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully below the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 62.3%; this one delivers 63.5%.

In the area at large, census data for Clinton County shows median household earnings sit near $71,224, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 29 public schools in Clinton County (combined enrollment of about 10,729 students).

Nearest neighbor: CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, around 0.0 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 8 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks 4th on composite proficiency, above the local average of 60.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Looking at the recent track record. CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has edged down 7% since 2018, when it stood at 245 (now 229). The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 13.2:1 in 2018 to 10.8:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Clinton County at a glance

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Population
78,493
Census ACS
Median income
$71,224
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
10,729 students

Quick facts

School name
CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
CHAZY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
609 MINER FARM RD, CHAZY, NY 12921
Phone
(518) 846-7212
County
Clinton County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–06
Total enrollment
229
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
79 (34%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
360717000506
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 229 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades KG-06.
How many teachers does CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.
What is the student diversity at CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 97% White, 3% Black.
Who oversees CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
CHAZY CENTRAL RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by CHAZY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT in Clinton County.
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