Summary:
Plattekill, New York is home to a single public elementary school, Plattekill Elementary School, which serves grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 405 students. The school's student population is predominantly white (52.35%) and Hispanic (37.28%), with a relatively high percentage (42.96%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status compared to the district and state averages.
Plattekill Elementary School's academic performance on the New York State Assessments is mixed, with some grade levels performing above the Wallkill Central School District and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while others fall below. The school's overall statewide ranking has improved over the past three years, but its performance varies significantly compared to the district and state-level averages, suggesting that local factors may play a role in its academic outcomes.
Despite the school's challenges, it has some strengths, such as a student-teacher ratio of 11.2, which is better than 1 other elementary school in the Wallkill Central School District. Additionally, the school's spending per student is $19,718, which may provide resources to support student learning. However, the school's inconsistent academic performance across grade levels and its socioeconomic factors suggest that further investigation and targeted interventions could help improve educational outcomes for the students of Plattekill Elementary School.
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