Martin Van Buren Elementary School serves 206 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
206 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)53%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2002–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
39%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
55%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Martin Van Buren Elementary School?
206 students attend Martin Van Buren Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Martin Van Buren Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Van Buren Elementary School?
Martin Van Buren Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin Van Buren Elementary School offer ?
Martin Van Buren Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Martin Van Buren Elementary School part of?
Martin Van Buren Elementary School is part of Kinderhook Central School District.
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