Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Brinckerhoff Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Brinckerhoff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Brinckerhoff Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Brinckerhoff Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brinckerhoff Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#1199 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Brinckerhoff Elementary School is ranked #1199 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Brinckerhoff Elementary School often compared to?
Brinckerhoff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishkill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Brinckerhoff Elementary School?
570 students attend Brinckerhoff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Brinckerhoff Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brinckerhoff Elementary School?
Brinckerhoff Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brinckerhoff Elementary School offer ?
Brinckerhoff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brinckerhoff Elementary School part of?
Brinckerhoff Elementary School is part of Wappingers Central School District.
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