Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plank Road South 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 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 586 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Plank Road South 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 Plank Road South Elementary School is 0.32, 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Plank Road South Elementary School?
586 students attend Plank Road South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Plank Road South Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plank Road South Elementary School?
Plank Road South Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plank Road South Elementary School offer ?
Plank Road South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plank Road South Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 586 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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