Gowanda Elementary School
Gowanda, NY · Gowanda Central School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · Town, distant
1,290th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 45%· Stable
450 ALDRICH ST, Gowanda, NY 14070
(716)532-3325NCES ID 361239001005Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Gowanda Elementary School 1,290th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 45% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 45th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate · no science: NY tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 450 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.6% | 59.1% | ▼ 5.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 27.9% | 22.9% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 12.7% | ▲ 9.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 4.9% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $165K in zip 14070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Gowanda Elementary School in?
Gowanda Elementary School is part of the Gowanda Central School District district in Gowanda, New York.
Is Gowanda Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gowanda Elementary School 1,290th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 45% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Gowanda Elementary School?
White 59%, American Indian 23%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 5% (450 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gowanda Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14070 is $165K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.