Below Average
#4005 of 4,742 schools in NY
Circleville Elementary School
Elementary School · Pine Bush Central School District · Circleville, NY
A Pine Bush Central School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 43, Circleville, NY 10919
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Circleville Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Circleville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,185
Median home value
$418,800
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10919; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakanasink Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Presidential Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 1,204 | Compare → |
| The Arc Greater Hudson Valley NyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| E J Russell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 536 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pine Bush Central School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $26,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Circleville Elementary School is listed in PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Circleville Elementary School
Circleville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Circleville, NY, part of Pine Bush Central School District, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,005 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Circleville Elementary School
What grades does Circleville Elementary School serve?
Circleville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Circleville Elementary School?
Circleville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Circleville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Circleville Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Circleville Elementary School rank in NY?
Circleville Elementary School ranks #4,005 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Circleville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Circleville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Circleville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Circleville Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Circleville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Circleville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Circleville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Circleville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Circleville Elementary School?
52.4% of students at Circleville 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (845) 744-2031
- Area population (ZIP 10919)
- 1,383
- Area median age
- 53.7
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 10919; 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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