Elementary School
NYKids has conducted two studies at the elementary level. The most recent of these, conducted in 2011, examined schools based on the performance of their critical needs populations (racial, ethnic/linguistic minorities, students classified for special education services, and low income students).
Results suggest that higher performance among critical needs students is related to:
- Close engagement with and understanding of the population
- Literacy and technology-enriched instruction
- Enlightened approach to curriculum and data
- Fluid adaptation and deployment of resources
Access findings from the Critical Needs Elementary Study
- View or download the full report
- Case Studies of the 10 Higher-Performing Schools
- Best Practice Framework
Results from the Elementary School Study of 2005
- Full report on elementary schools
- Case Studies of Higher-Performing Elementary Schools
- Best Practice Framework
Last updated or reviewed 8/24/2012
Best Practices from High-Performing High Schools, by Kristen C. Wilcox and Janet I. Angelis
Best Practices from High-Performing Middle Schools, by Kristen C. Wilcox and Janet I. Angelis
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Know Your Schools~for NY Kids
School of Education B9
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
518-442-5171
