Penn Yan Elementary School serves 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Penn Yan Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penn Yan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Penn Yan Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Penn Yan Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Penn Yan Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2108 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
92%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Penn Yan Elementary School's ranking?
Penn Yan Elementary School is ranked #2108 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Penn Yan Elementary School?
548 students attend Penn Yan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Penn Yan Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Yan Elementary School?
Penn Yan Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Penn Yan Elementary School offer ?
Penn Yan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Penn Yan Elementary School part of?
Penn Yan Elementary School is part of Penn Yan Central School District.
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