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#1924 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 41% in state
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
Elementary School · Wappingers Central School District · Wappingers Falls, NY
A Wappingers Central School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17 LAKE WALTON RD, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fishkill Plains Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fishkill Plains 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low118/100K
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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
$98,252
Median home value
$365,900
Median rent
$1,674/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12590; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Denis-st Columba SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Myers Corners SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 2.5 mi | 842 | Compare → |
| Gayhead SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Noxon Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 352 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wappingers Central School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $24,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fishkill Plains Elementary School is listed in WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fishkill Plains Elementary School
Fishkill Plains Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wappingers Falls, NY, part of Wappingers Central School District, serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,924 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fishkill Plains Elementary School
What grades does Fishkill Plains Elementary School serve?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fishkill Plains Elementary School?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishkill Plains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishkill Plains Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fishkill Plains Elementary School rank in NY?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School ranks #1,924 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Fishkill Plains Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Fishkill Plains Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fishkill Plains Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fishkill Plains Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fishkill Plains Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fishkill Plains Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fishkill Plains Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fishkill Plains Elementary School?
25.3% of students at Fishkill Plains 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dutchess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (845) 227-1770
- Area population (ZIP 12590)
- 35,823
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 12590; 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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