Putnam-westchester Boces serves 327 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Putnam-westchester Boces's student population of 327 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Putnam-westchester Boces is 0.64, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
36%
31%
Black
12%
15%
White
47%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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
How many students attend Putnam-westchester Boces?
327 students attend Putnam-westchester Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Putnam-westchester Boces students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Putnam-westchester Boces?
Putnam-westchester Boces has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Putnam-westchester Boces offer ?
Putnam-westchester Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Putnam-westchester Boces part of?
Putnam-westchester Boces is part of Putnam-Westchester BOCES School District.
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