Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pawling Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pawling Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 52.2 square miles in Pawling, NY. The typical drive to the school takes around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest boundary reaching 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pawling Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Pawling Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pawling Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1940 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
57%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pawling Elementary School's ranking?
Pawling Elementary School is ranked #1940 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pawling Elementary School often compared to?
Pawling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matthew Paterson Elementary School, Wingdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Pawling Elementary School?
401 students attend Pawling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pawling Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pawling Elementary School?
Pawling Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pawling Elementary School offer ?
Pawling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pawling Elementary School part of?
Pawling Elementary School is part of Pawling Central School District.
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