Putnam-westchester Boces serves 322 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam-westchester Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Putnam-westchester Boces's student population of 322 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 350% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Putnam-westchester Boces is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
49%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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?
322 students attend Putnam-westchester Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Putnam-westchester Boces students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam-westchester Boces part of?
Putnam-westchester Boces is part of Putnam-Westchester BOCES School District.
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