Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fishkill Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Fishkill Plains Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fishkill Plains Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Fishkill Plains Elementary School?
592 students attend Fishkill Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Fishkill Plains Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fishkill Plains Elementary School?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fishkill Plains Elementary School offer ?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fishkill Plains Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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