Brinckerhoff Elementary School

16 Wedgewood Rd
Fishkill, NY 12524
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Brinckerhoff 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 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Brinckerhoff Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Brinckerhoff Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brinckerhoff Elementary School is 0.41, 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)
#1553 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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57%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brinckerhoff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brinckerhoff Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
76%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Brinckerhoff Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Brinckerhoff Elementary School's ranking?
Brinckerhoff Elementary School is ranked #1553 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brinckerhoff Elementary School often compared to?
Brinckerhoff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishkill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Brinckerhoff Elementary School?
565 students attend Brinckerhoff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Brinckerhoff Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brinckerhoff Elementary School?
Brinckerhoff Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brinckerhoff Elementary School offer ?
Brinckerhoff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brinckerhoff Elementary School part of?
Brinckerhoff Elementary School is part of Wappingers Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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