Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Bush 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 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pine Bush Elementary School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
648 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1938
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pine Bush 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 Pine Bush Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#2689 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Bush Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Bush Elementary School is ranked #2689 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pine Bush Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minisink Valley Elementary School, E J Russell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pine Bush Elementary School?
648 students attend Pine Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pine Bush Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Bush Elementary School?
Pine Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Bush Elementary School offer ?
Pine Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pine Bush Elementary School part of?
Pine Bush Elementary School is part of Pine Bush Central School District.
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