C+
Average
63/100

Saranac Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 18 PICKETTS CRNRS RD, Saranac, NY 12981
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 37% · Math 52% proficient · 41st percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

63
Repit Score
out of 100
366
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%41/100reading 31st percentile, math 51st percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−19 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (−5 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%52%reading -18 pts, math -10 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income27%37%reading -10 pts, math -3 pts35th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 18 PICKETTS CRNRS RD
City Saranac
ZIP Code 12981
District 3600009
NCES School ID 360000904668
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 12981

Understanding the community around Saranac Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,830
Per Capita Income $31,771
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%
High School or Higher 89.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $125,200
Median Rent $905
Owner-Occupied 89.2%
Renter-Occupied 10.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Saranac Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.1%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 366
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Saranac Elementary School?
Saranac Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Saranac Elementary School?
Saranac Elementary School has 366 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Saranac Elementary School serve?
Saranac Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Saranac Elementary School receive per student?
Saranac Elementary School receives $25,899 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Saranac Elementary School in 12981 ▼
Avg Home Value
$199,862
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1-Year Change
+8.4%
% Renters
10.8%

Other Schools in 12981

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026