Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Poestenkill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Poestenkill 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 Poestenkill Elementary School is 0.12, 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Poestenkill Elementary School?
330 students attend Poestenkill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Poestenkill Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poestenkill Elementary School?
Poestenkill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Poestenkill Elementary School offer ?
Poestenkill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poestenkill Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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