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#2342 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 49% in state
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School
Elementary School · Hendrick Hudson Central School District · Buchanan, NY
A Hendrick Hudson Central School District elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
160 WESTCHESTER AVE, Buchanan, NY 10511
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 39% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,375
Median home value
$492,000
Median rent
$1,670/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10511; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank G Lindsey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Woodside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–2 | 1.7 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Oakside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 1–3 | 2.5 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Stony Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hendrick Hudson Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $36,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School is listed in HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buchanan, NY, part of Hendrick Hudson Central School District, serving approximately 327 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,342 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School
What grades does Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School serve?
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School?
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School rank in NY?
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School ranks #2,342 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School a charter school?
No, Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Buchanan-verplanck Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (914) 257-5400
- Area population (ZIP 10511)
- 2,296
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10511; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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