The top reported proficiency rate is 99% in Social studies. The lowest is 82% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Todd Elementary School
Todd Elementary School is a kindergarten through fifth-grade public school in Briarcliff Manor, a small affluent village in Westchester County on the Hudson River's east bank. The school serves roughly in the mid-sized range for its grade band and sits within a district that has made sustained, material investments in school facilities and instructional practice.
The school's academic performance in state testing is strong across both mathematics and English language arts. In mathematics, students in grades three, four, and five all achieved proficiency rates in the above-average range, with fourth grade performing highest. In English language arts, the same grades showed solid performance, with fifth grade again leading. Science proficiency in grade five came in somewhat lower than math or ELA, though still substantial. Testing participation rates were high, generally above a robust threshold, suggesting good engagement and minimal exclusions from the assessment process. The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Westchester County, a meaningful benchmark in a county with many well-resourced school systems.
The student body is predominantly white, with an additional notable share of Asian students and smaller populations of Hispanic students and students of two or more races. Black students and Native American students comprise very small fractions. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and on special education or English learner enrollment was not available, so a parent seeking detail on those populations would need to contact the school directly. The enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across kindergarten through grade five, with slightly larger cohorts in the primary grades.
Briarcliff Manor itself is an affluent, semi-rural residential community where housing values are substantial and the market has remained active. The village maintains a small, walkable downtown on Pleasantville Road with shops, restaurants, and civic anchors including the library, community center, and parks. Commuting is car- or rail-dependent; the nearby Scarborough Metro-North station provides direct service to Grand Central Terminal. The village has deliberately preserved open space and its historical character while accommodating measured residential development.
The district has pursued significant capital investments designed to modernize school buildings and learning spaces. In 2021, voters approved a multimillion-dollar project addressing infrastructure across all three schools and funding a renovated high school learning center. A second capital project was placed before voters in 2025, continuing the district's trajectory of facility investment. These decisions reflect a long-term commitment to maintaining and upgrading the physical plant. Additionally, the district has joined the Tri-States Consortium, a membership organization of high-performing districts that conducts external evaluation visits every few years based on an essential question the district selects, anchoring instructional improvement to peer review and sustained reflection.
For a family considering Todd Elementary, the school represents a well-performing neighborhood option in a community where academics are strong across tested grades, housing is expensive but stable, and the district has demonstrated willingness to invest substantially in buildings and professional practice. The school serves an affluent, predominantly white student population, a fact parents may weigh as they consider peer environment and school culture.
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