Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paumanok Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paumanok Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Paumanok Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paumanok Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paumanok Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
36%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paumanok Elementary School's ranking?
Paumanok Elementary School is ranked #753 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Paumanok Elementary School often compared to?
Paumanok Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Otsego Elementary School, James H Boyd Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Paumanok Elementary School?
572 students attend Paumanok Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Paumanok Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paumanok Elementary School?
Paumanok Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paumanok Elementary School offer ?
Paumanok Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paumanok Elementary School part of?
Paumanok Elementary School is part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
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