Mary E Dardess Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chatham, New York 12037 · Chatham Central School District
#985 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#17077 of 50,301 nationally
About Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Mary E Dardess Elementary School is a public elementary located in Chatham, in the Chatham Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 365 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 985th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 365.
There are 3 schools in Chatham; Mary E Dardess Elementary School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mary E Dardess Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chatham High School
Chatham · Public high · Grades 9–12
316 students · 218 m away
Chatham Middle School
Chatham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
226 students · 434 m away
Ichabod Crane Middle School
Valatie · Public middle · Grades 4–8
647 students · 9.5 km away
Ichabod Crane Senior High School
Valatie · Public high · Grades 9–12
557 students · 9.7 km away
Ichabod Crane Elementary School
Valatie · Public elementary · Grades K–3
475 students · 9.8 km away
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Allen Creek School
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Warsaw Elementary School
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West Canada Valley Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mary E Dardess Elementary School a good school?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 61.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #985 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mary E Dardess Elementary School rank in New York?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School ranks #985 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #17077 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School had 365 students in 2025.
Is Mary E Dardess Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Mary E Dardess Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Mary E Dardess Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.