- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pakanasink Elementary School shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 362301003227 · Circleville, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 12.9:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students)
Pakanasink Elementary School shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pakanasink Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Bush Seni
Pine Bush Senior High School
1,562 students
- Pine Bush Elem
Pine Bush Elementary School
648 students
- Crispell Middl 614
Crispell Middle School
614 students
- E J Russell El 524
E J Russell Elementary School
524 students
- Circleville El 484
Circleville Elementary School
484 students
- This school 412
Pakanasink Elementary School
412 students
What this shows Pakanasink Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pakanasink Elementary School compares
Pakanasink Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Pine Bush Central School District reports $26,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.