Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, D B Bunce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
D B Bunce Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
D B Bunce Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D B Bunce Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#3331 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D B Bunce Elementary School's ranking?
D B Bunce Elementary School is ranked #3331 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are D B Bunce Elementary School often compared to?
D B Bunce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Elementary School, Byron-bergen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend D B Bunce Elementary School?
295 students attend D B Bunce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of D B Bunce Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D B Bunce Elementary School?
D B Bunce Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does D B Bunce Elementary School offer ?
D B Bunce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is D B Bunce Elementary School part of?
D B Bunce Elementary School is part of Pavilion Central School District.
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