Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paumanok Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 584 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Paumanok 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 Paumanok Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Paumanok Elementary School?
584 students attend Paumanok Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Paumanok Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paumanok Elementary School?
Paumanok Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paumanok Elementary School offer ?
Paumanok Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paumanok Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 584 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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