Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pasadena Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pasadena Elementary School serves the west part of Plainview, NY, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pasadena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pasadena Elementary School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pasadena Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pasadena Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#368 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
51%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
White
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-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 Pasadena Elementary School's ranking?
Pasadena Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pasadena Elementary School often compared to?
Pasadena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratford Road School, Kramer Lane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pasadena Elementary School?
455 students attend Pasadena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pasadena Elementary School students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pasadena Elementary School?
Pasadena Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pasadena Elementary School offer ?
Pasadena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pasadena Elementary School part of?
Pasadena Elementary School is part of Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District.
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