Very Good
#1533 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 32% in state
Siwanoy School
Elementary School · Pelham Union Free School District · Pelham, NY
A Pelham Union Free School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
489 SIWANOY PL, Pelham, NY 10803
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Siwanoy School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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).
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Where Siwanoy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$212,288
Median home value
$961,300
Median rent
$2,242/mo
College educated
73.5%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10803; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Prospect Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Graham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Columbus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 654 | 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.
Pelham Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Siwanoy School is listed in PELHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Siwanoy School
Siwanoy School is a public elementary school in Pelham, NY, part of Pelham Union Free School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,533 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Siwanoy School
What grades does Siwanoy School serve?
Siwanoy School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Siwanoy School?
Siwanoy School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siwanoy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siwanoy School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Siwanoy School rank in NY?
Siwanoy School ranks #1,533 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Siwanoy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Siwanoy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Siwanoy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Siwanoy School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Siwanoy School a charter school?
No, Siwanoy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Siwanoy School a Title I school?
No, Siwanoy School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 738-7650
- Area population (ZIP 10803)
- 13,096
- Area average commute
- 37.4 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 10803; 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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