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George Southard Elementary School vs. Fricano Primary School

Should you attend George Southard Elementary School or Fricano Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
George Southard Elementary School
6385 Locust St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
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6/
10
Top 50%
Fricano Primary School
4363 Mapleton Rd
Lockport, NY 14094
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-4, George Southard Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Fricano Primary School serves 599 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-2
Total Students
356 students
599 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George Southard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fricano Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George Southard Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fricano Primary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George Southard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fricano Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George Southard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lockport City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fricano Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Starpoint Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1940 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George Southard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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60-64%
(Top 50% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Southard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lockport City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Southard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lockport City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Southard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lockport City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of George Southard Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fricano Primary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
79
185
Grade 1 Students
59
206
Grade 2 Students
70
208
Grade 3 Students
86
-
Grade 4 Students
62
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George Southard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lockport City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fricano Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Starpoint Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George Southard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lockport City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fricano Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Starpoint Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George Southard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lockport City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fricano Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Starpoint Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% White
71%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George Southard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lockport City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fricano Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Starpoint Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George Southard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lockport City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fricano Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Starpoint Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of George Southard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lockport City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fricano Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Starpoint Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George Southard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lockport City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fricano Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Starpoint Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George Southard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lockport City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fricano Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Starpoint Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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