Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dows Lane (K-3) School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dows Lane (K-3) School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
2%
15%
White
68%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dows Lane (K-3) School's ranking?
Dows Lane (K-3) School is ranked #405 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Dows Lane (K-3) School?
514 students attend Dows Lane (K-3) School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dows Lane (K-3) School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Dows Lane (K-3) School offer ?
Dows Lane (K-3) School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dows Lane (K-3) School part of?
Dows Lane (K-3) School is part of Irvington Union Free School District.
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