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Colonial Village Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 453 students

 

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Posted May 9, 2013

Colonial Village above all else is a caring place for your child. Colonial Village borders the City of Niagara Falls and the Towns of Niagara and Lewiston, New York. As such the area in which the school is found is far from wealthy. Despite all the limitations the education that my children have received has been exemplary. The greatest portion of this result stems from a great care provided to then handed her fellow students by each of their teachers, the administration, and all of the staff. There is no lack of effort in these teachers. Although I am certain that there will always be some exceptions, it appears that these teachers truly love the students under their tutelage. They are willing to work with you in order to take into account the individual needs of your children; as well as their strengths. The principal and administration staff are similarly concerned primarily with the well-being and ongoing education of the children they serve. Finally, the parent-teacher group associated with the school does an unbelievable job in providing extracurricular activities and other special events for the students. Thank you to all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2009

My daughter is in third and my son is just finishing kindergarten. The teachers are excellent and the staff is wonderful. My kids are thriving.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2006

My son is finishing kindergarden, and he enjoys school. He is reading at a first grade level right now (he's a little ahead of most kids), and I'm glad they've made reading a priority in kindergarden. At Colonial Village, there is a lot of opportunities for parental involvement, and even though I've only had one parent conference, I've conversed with his teacher all year via phone calls and notes. My son has been planning all year for their 'Invention Convention' and can't wait to submit his idea next year! You get out of school what you put into it, so if you have high expectations for your child and help them outside of class, they will thrive wonderfully no matter what type of school they attend.
—Submitted by Lisa, a parent


Posted March 31, 2006

My daughter attends this school and she loves it. Her teacher is wonderful, the principal is very friendly and the entire staff just loves its children. The school offers many activities for the children both during and after school hours. My daughter is able to read children's books and she is only in kindergarten, also she can add up to 10+10. I have no concerns about the quality of education that she is receiving.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2003

Im not a Parent.I am a Student that just left colonial village school, (that i will miss very much)now going to middle school that im very nervous about but i will miss colonial village very much!!!!
—Submitted by a former student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 49%
Black 4% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 1%
Asian 2% 8%
Hispanic 1% 22%
Two or more races 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 139%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 22%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 14%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 9%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 3%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Charles Smilinich

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Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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1456 Saunders Settlement Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Phone: (716) 215-3270

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