Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Buchanan-verplanck 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School serves the western part of Buchanan, NY, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone about 2.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
A Dynamic, Innovative, and Supportive Educational Community
School Rankings
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2163 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School's ranking?
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School is ranked #2163 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School often compared to?
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank G Lindsey Elementary School, Furnace Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School?
224 students attend Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School?
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School offer ?
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School part of?
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School is part of Hendrick Hudson Central School District.
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