Very Good
#1156 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 24% in state
Poestenkill Elementary School
Elementary School · Averill Park Central School District · Poestenkill, NY
An Averill Park Central School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1 SCHOOL RD, Poestenkill, NY 12140
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poestenkill Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poestenkill 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low104/100K
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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
$120,476
Median home value
$305,400
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12140; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| West Sand Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| St Jude the Apostle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Tamarac Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 489 | 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.
Averill Park Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,161NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poestenkill Elementary School is listed in AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poestenkill Elementary School
Poestenkill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Poestenkill, NY, part of Averill Park Central School District, serving approximately 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poestenkill Elementary School
What grades does Poestenkill Elementary School serve?
Poestenkill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Poestenkill Elementary School?
Poestenkill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poestenkill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poestenkill Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poestenkill Elementary School rank in NY?
Poestenkill Elementary School ranks #1,156 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Poestenkill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poestenkill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Poestenkill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poestenkill Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Poestenkill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Poestenkill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poestenkill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Poestenkill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poestenkill Elementary School?
28.8% of students at Poestenkill 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Rensselaer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (518) 674-7125
- Area population (ZIP 12140)
- 1,526
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 12140; 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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