Enrollment
300
Elementary
DISTRICT 337 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GENERAL BROWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 361191000959
DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
415 E GROVE ST, DEXTER, NY 13634 · (315) 779-2300 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL300 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.9:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
90 students
DISTRICT 40% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 45 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 77 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 89 | 30% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within GENERAL BROWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 300 | #1,995 of 2,585 | #14 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #762 of 2,338 | #6 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.5% | #2,072 of 2,388 | #11 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.5% | #1,376 of 1,757 | #14 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
300
-21 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 16.1:1
% White
88%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 300 | 27.7 | 10.8:1 | 30% (90) |
| 2023-24 | 322 | 22.8 | 14.1:1 | 43% (137) |
| 2022-23 | 316 | 19.2 | 16.4:1 | 40% (127) |
| 2017-18 | 321 | 20 | 16.1:1 | 38% (122) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Located in DEXTER, New York, DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small elementary school. It enrolls 300 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are pre-K through 2. That puts enrollment 32% below the 443-student average for elementary schools in New York.
GENERAL BROWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 3 schools. Together they enroll 1,349 students.
The share of students at DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL who are White is 88%. Other students are 5% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, and 2% Black. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 22, compared with 70 nationally.
Teacher count: 27.7 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 10.8:1. Compared with the 12.8:1 average for elementary schools in New York, this school's ratio is lower. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 30%. It compares with 49% for public schools in Jefferson County.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Jefferson County show that median household income comes to about $66,301, roughly 27% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. The county's public schools total 39, with about 16,789 students.
Among nearby public schools, GENERAL BROWN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is closest at about 0.9 miles. In all, 3 other public schools sit within five miles of DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Fringe: in rural territory close to an urban area.
In 2017-18, DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolled 321 students. By 2024-25, that number had fallen to 300. White students made up 93% of enrollment in 2017-18 and 88% in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 16.1:1 to 10.8:1.
DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
115,040
Census ACS
Median income
$66,301
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
39
16,789 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GENERAL BROWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- GENERAL BROWN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 675 students
- BROWNVILLE SCHOOLElementary · 374 students
Nearby schools
- GENERAL BROWN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.9 mi · 675
- BROWNVILLE SCHOOL3.3 mi · 374
- JEFFERSON-LEWIS-HAMILTON-HERKIMER-ONEIDA BOCES4.4 mi · 267
- LYME CENTRAL SCHOOL6.1 mi · 335
- SACKETS HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL6.3 mi · 411
- SHERMAN SCHOOL6.9 mi · 323
Frequently asked questions
About DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 300 students in grades PK-02.
Is DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.
What is the student diversity at DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
DEXTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of GENERAL BROWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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