A
Very Good
85/100

West Sand Lake Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 24 MEELER RD, West Sand Lake, NY 12196
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 57% · Math 72% proficient · 76th 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

85
Repit Score
out of 100
392
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%76/100reading 69th percentile, math 82nd percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% 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 +8 points better 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 proficiency57% (+1 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+15 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
White57%77%reading +2 pts, math +15 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income35%55%reading -3 pts, math +14 pts66th 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 24 MEELER RD
City West Sand Lake
ZIP Code 12196
District 3600016
NCES School ID 360001600115
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 12196

Understanding the community around West Sand Lake Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $110,000
Per Capita Income $44,750
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 62.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $281,000
Median Rent $1,041
Owner-Occupied 88.4%
Renter-Occupied 11.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Sand Lake Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%
Two or More Races 2.0%
Black 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 392
Teachers (FTE) 23.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Sand Lake Elementary School?
West Sand Lake Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 West Sand Lake Elementary School?
West Sand Lake Elementary School has 392 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does West Sand Lake Elementary School serve?
West Sand Lake Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Sand Lake Elementary School receive per student?
West Sand Lake Elementary School receives $26,108 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Sand Lake Elementary School in 12196 ▼
Avg Home Value
$416,140
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,305
1-Year Change
+10.2%
% Renters
11.6%

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