Poestenkill Elementary School
Tel:
(518)674-7125
- Poestenkill Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Poestenkill Elementary School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 371 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Poestenkill Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Poestenkill Elementary School is 0.13, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1667 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 93% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Averill Park Central School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Poestenkill Elementary School is Averill Park High School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Algonquin Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Algonquin Middle School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Averill Park Algonquin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 632 students
2.0 miles
333 Ny Rt 351
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518)674-7100 2.0 6-8 632 - Averill Park Averill Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 955 students
3.2 miles
146 Gettle Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518)674-7000 3.2 9-12 955 - Averill Park Sand Lake-miller Hill School Grades: K-5 | 409 students
3.9 miles
8439 Miller Hill Rd
Averill Park, NY 12018
(518)674-7075 3.9 K-5 409 - West Sand Lake West Sand Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 385 students
3.9 miles
24 Meeler Rd
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
(518)674-7175 3.9 K-5 385 - Troy Tamarac Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
4.1 miles
3992 Ny Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518)279-4600 4.1 PK-5 494
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