Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Otisville 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 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Otisville Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Otisville, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 39.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otisville Elementary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
559 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otisville 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 Otisville Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#3025 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
24%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
66%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otisville Elementary School's ranking?
Otisville Elementary School is ranked #3025 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Otisville Elementary School often compared to?
Otisville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange-ulster Boces by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Otisville Elementary School?
559 students attend Otisville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Otisville Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otisville Elementary School?
Otisville Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Otisville Elementary School offer ?
Otisville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Otisville Elementary School part of?
Otisville Elementary School is part of Minisink Valley Central School District.
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