Enrollment
412
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Circleville, NY
Pakanasink Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pakanasink Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362301003227
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pakanasink Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Circleville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pakanasink Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pakanasink Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Circleville, NY.
School address
District: Pine Bush Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362301003227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pakanasink Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pakanasink Elementary School
Pakanasink Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Circleville, New York, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 803 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #656, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pine Bush Central School District also operates Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students) and Pine Bush Elementary School (648 students) alongside Pakanasink Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pakanasink Elementary School compares
Pakanasink Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 6% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in New York - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,418
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 30.3%
African American 20.6%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Pakanasink Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pine Bush Central School District, which includes Pakanasink Elementary School.
$24,418
Per student
-8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pakanasink Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bush Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Bush Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crispell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E J Russell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Circleville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pakanasink Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pakanasink Elementary School
How many students attend Pakanasink Elementary School?
Pakanasink Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Circleville, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pakanasink Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pakanasink Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pakanasink Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Pakanasink Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pakanasink Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pakanasink Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Circleville, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pakanasink Elementary School?
Pakanasink Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pakanasink Elementary School rank among public schools in Circleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pakanasink Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Circleville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Circleville on the city page.
Is Pakanasink Elementary School a good school?
Pakanasink Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pine Bush Central School District?
Besides Pakanasink Elementary School, Pine Bush Central School District also operates Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students), Pine Bush Elementary School (648 students), and Crispell Middle School (614 students). See the Pine Bush Central School District district page for the complete list.
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