Enrollment
648
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Bush, NY
Pine Bush Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Bush Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362301004820
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Bush Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pine Bush · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Bush Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Bush Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pine Bush, NY.
School address
District: Pine Bush Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362301004820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Bush Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Bush Elementary School
Pine Bush Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pine Bush, New York, enrolling 648 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 89% of New York schools and 31% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 673 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #464.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% 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 Crispell Middle School (614 students) alongside Pine Bush 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 Pine Bush Elementary School compares
Pine Bush 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New York - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Pine Bush 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 Pine Bush 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 Pine Bush Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bush Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crispell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E J Russell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Circleville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Circleville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Bush 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Bush Elementary School
How many students attend Pine Bush Elementary School?
Pine Bush Elementary School has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine Bush, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Bush Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Bush Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Bush Elementary School?
44.5% of students at Pine Bush Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Bush Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Bush Elementary School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Pine Bush, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Bush Elementary School?
Pine Bush Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Pine Bush Elementary School rank among public schools in Pine Bush?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Bush Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pine Bush, 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 Pine Bush on the city page.
Is Pine Bush Elementary School a good school?
Pine Bush Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of 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 Pine Bush Elementary School, Pine Bush Central School District also operates Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students), Crispell Middle School (614 students), and E J Russell Elementary School (524 students). See the Pine Bush Central School District district page for the complete list.
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