Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pakanasink 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pakanasink Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1938
School Rankings
Pakanasink 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 Pakanasink Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#2847 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
21%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pakanasink Elementary School's ranking?
Pakanasink Elementary School is ranked #2847 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pakanasink Elementary School often compared to?
Pakanasink Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Circleville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pakanasink Elementary School?
412 students attend Pakanasink Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Pakanasink Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pakanasink Elementary School?
Pakanasink Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pakanasink Elementary School offer ?
Pakanasink Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pakanasink Elementary School part of?
Pakanasink Elementary School is part of Pine Bush Central School District.
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