Putnam Valley Elementary School

171 Oscawana Lake Rd
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Putnam Valley 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Putnam Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Putnam Valley Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Putnam Valley 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 Putnam Valley Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#497 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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85-89%
55%
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80-84%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
28%
29%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
61%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putnam Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Putnam Valley Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Putnam Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Putnam Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Putnam Valley Middle School, Putnam Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Putnam Valley Elementary School?
528 students attend Putnam Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Putnam Valley Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Valley Elementary School?
Putnam Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Putnam Valley Elementary School offer ?
Putnam Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam Valley Elementary School part of?
Putnam Valley Elementary School is part of Putnam Valley Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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