Purchase School

Summary:

Purchase School is an exceptional elementary school located in Purchase, New York, serving 341 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Harrison Central School District, which is ranked 98 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Purchase School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 84.62% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 69.69% in the district and 43.68% statewide. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, multi-racial students, and students with special education needs. Even students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Purchase School perform remarkably well, ranking 619th out of 2,041 New York elementary schools in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, Purchase School significantly outperforms the Samuel J. Preston School, also part of the Harrison Central School District, as well as schools in the neighboring White Plains City School District. The only school that appears to be on par with Purchase School in terms of academic performance is the Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School, part of the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District. Purchase School's consistent high performance and its ability to support students from diverse backgrounds make it an exemplary model for other schools seeking to improve their educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2995 Purchase St
       Purchase, NY  10577-2596


(914) 630-3172

District: Harrison Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,787 Help


Students who attend Purchase School usually attend:

Middle:    Louis M Klein Middle School
High:    Harrison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
13.5%
Two or more races:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.7% Help


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Compare Details Purchase School ranks better than 94.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Harrison Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harrison Central School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purchase School is 10.9. 1 elementary schools in the Harrison Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purchase School is $22,787. 1 elementary schools in the Harrison Central School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Purchase School:

SchoolDigger ranks Purchase School 144th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Purchase School in the ranking list.)

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Harrison Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Central School District 98th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Purchase School

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Rank History for all students at Purchase School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.45 188th 2206 91.5%
2007 86.90 67th 2219 97.0%
2008 87.26 27th 2227 98.8%
2009 83.97 89th 2257 96.1%
2010 88.58 81st 2263 96.4%
2011 88.26 140th 2286 93.9%
2012 87.46 152nd 2320 93.4%
2013 89.21 169th 2325 92.7%
2014 87.41 195th 2345 91.7%
2015 88.53 183rd 2352 92.2%
2016 86.82 219th 2366 90.7%
2017 90.03 153rd 2386 93.6%
2018 83.26 306th 2395 87.2%
2019 88.87 229th 2413 90.5%
2021 88.37 164th 2201 92.5%
2022 91.37 158th 2434 93.5%
2023 89.99 217th 2439 91.1%
2024 93.07 144th 2445 94.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Purchase School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.27 3rd 279 98.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Purchase School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.42 198th 1941 89.8%
2021 78.85 128th 1044 87.7%
2022 88.45 109th 2031 94.6%
2023 75.84 273rd 2016 86.5%
2024 90.07 114th 2110 94.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purchase School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.77 928th 2045 54.6%
2019 33.01 1382nd 2032 32.0%
2023 61.66 619th 2041 69.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Purchase School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.92 351st 2338 85.0%
2019 84.24 307th 2357 87.0%
2021 84.16 212th 1955 89.2%
2022 92.81 99th 2401 95.9%
2023 92.71 133rd 2403 94.5%
2024 92.29 137th 2413 94.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Purchase School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.71 316th 2340 86.5%
2019 88.98 204th 2358 91.3%
2021 87.80 133rd 1961 93.2%
2022 88.36 199th 2400 91.7%
2023 84.51 304th 2400 87.3%
2024 91.72 142nd 2411 94.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Purchase School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.78 74th 430 82.8%
2022 87.93 19th 671 97.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Purchase School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.79 171st 1531 88.8%
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Rank History for White students at Purchase School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.52 377th 1408 73.2%
2019 77.87 273rd 1338 79.6%
2021 79.62 199th 1224 83.7%
2022 82.00 176th 1399 87.4%
2023 79.73 239th 1337 82.1%
2024 83.72 180th 1392 87.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Purchase School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 173 2 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1990 201 3 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1991 225 3 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1992 224 2 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1993 237 1 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1994 219 1 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 249 2 16 5 4 n/a n/a 0 276
1996 249 2 16 5 4 n/a n/a 0 276
1997 257 5 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 315 6 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1999 344 4 20 6 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 383 7 21 7 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 385 11 39 9 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2002 406 5 22 11 5 n/a n/a 0 449
2003 406 5 22 11 5 n/a n/a 0 449
2004 415 2 28 16 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 424 5 26 17 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 406 5 31 12 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 420 4 31 12 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 401 2 29 14 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2009 401 2 29 11 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2010 391 2 31 13 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2011 371 2 26 11 0 0 2 0 412
2012 339 5 24 18 0 0 1 0 387
2013 311 7 24 17 0 0 5 0 364
2014 313 6 29 17 0 0 5 0 370
2015 287 3 30 10 0 0 3 0 333
2016 260 7 24 10 0 0 5 0 306
2017 274 5 16 12 0 1 14 0 322
2018 271 4 16 8 0 1 15 0 315
2019 253 5 24 18 0 1 18 0 319
2020 246 2 21 18 0 1 17 0 305
2021 231 4 19 21 0 1 25 0 301
2022 261 0 20 24 0 0 24 0 329
2023 249 0 26 35 0 0 31 0 341
2024 254 2 20 49 0 0 39 0 364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Purchase School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 188 13.8 13.6 n/a
1990 218 14.9 14.6 n/a
1991 242 19.9 12.1 n/a
1992 244 19.8 12.3 n/a
1993 257 18.0 14.3 n/a
1994 242 17.4 13.9 1.7
1995 276 17.8 15.5 0.7
1996 276 17.8 15.5 0.7
1997 281 19.3 14.6 0.4
1998 350 22.0 15.9 1.1
1999 374 24.9 15.0 0
2000 418 26.4 15.8 0
2001 447 29.0 15.4 0.7
2002 449 32.8 13.7 0.4
2003 449 32.8 13.7 0.4
2004 461 n/a n/a n/a
2005 474 33.8 14.0 0.8
2006 456 30.0 15.2 0.9
2007 468 34.5 13.6 0.4
2008 447 34.5 13.0 0.7
2009 443 35.1 12.6 1.1
2010 437 34.6 12.6 1.1
2011 412 34.8 11.8 1.2
2012 387 31.6 12.2 2.8
2013 364 29.6 12.2 2.5
2014 370 29.0 12.7 1.6
2015 333 22.0 15.1 1.8
2016 306 22.0 13.9 5.9
2017 322 25.0 12.8 6.5
2018 315 24.0 13.1 7.3
2019 319 24.0 13.2 8.8
2020 305 30.0 10.1 7.5
2021 301 28.3 10.6 7.6
2022 329 28.8 11.4 5.8
2023 341 29.5 11.5 6.5
2024 364 33.1 10.9 7.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Purchase School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 188 13.8 13.6 n/a
1990 218 14.9 14.6 n/a
1991 242 19.9 12.1 n/a
1992 244 19.8 12.3 n/a
1993 257 18.0 14.3 n/a
1994 242 17.4 13.9 1.7
1995 276 17.8 15.5 0.7
1996 276 17.8 15.5 0.7
1997 281 19.3 14.6 0.4
1998 350 22.0 15.9 1.1
1999 374 24.9 15.0 0
2000 418 26.4 15.8 0
2001 447 29.0 15.4 0.7
2002 449 32.8 13.7 0.4
2003 449 32.8 13.7 0.4
2004 461 n/a n/a n/a
2005 474 33.8 14.0 0.8
2006 456 30.0 15.2 0.9
2007 468 34.5 13.6 0.4
2008 447 34.5 13.0 0.7
2009 443 35.1 12.6 1.1
2010 437 34.6 12.6 1.1
2011 412 34.8 11.8 1.2
2012 387 31.6 12.2 2.8
2013 364 29.6 12.2 2.5
2014 370 29.0 12.7 1.6
2015 333 22.0 15.1 1.8
2016 306 22.0 13.9 5.9
2017 322 25.0 12.8 6.5
2018 315 24.0 13.1 7.3
2019 319 24.0 13.2 8.8
2020 305 30.0 10.1 7.5
2021 301 28.3 10.6 7.6
2022 329 28.8 11.4 5.8
2023 341 29.5 11.5 6.5
2024 364 33.1 10.9 7.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.2%0.3%0.3%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201498.4%0.8%0.3%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.4%98.9%
201598.5%1.2%0.3%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
201699.0%0.7%0.3%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201799.1%0.9%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201999.4%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
202099.3%0.0%99.3%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%99.3%99.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Purchase School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $756 (3.5%) $20,794 (96.5%) $21,549
2020 $775 (3.2%) $23,795 (96.8%) $24,570
2021 $289 (1.1%) $25,245 (98.9%) $25,534
2022 $610 (2.7%) $22,243 (97.3%) $22,853
2023 $424 (1.9%) $22,363 (98.1%) $22,787

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Purchase School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 217th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Purchase School)8367.4
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Central School District)6660.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Purchase School)7584.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Harrison Central School District)7675.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Purchase School)7367.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Central School District)7068.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Purchase School)8381.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Harrison Central School District)7981.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Purchase School)5672.7
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Central School District)5162.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Purchase School)7594.6
 19.6%
   5th Grade Math (Harrison Central School District)6770.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students319341
 6.9%
African American50
 100%
American Indian00
Asian2426
 8.3%
Hispanic1835
 94.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White253249
 1.6%
Two or More Races1831
 72.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.8%6.5%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Purchase School

In the 2023-24 school year, 364 students attended Purchase School.

Students at Purchase School are 70% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Yes. Purchase School ranks in the top 5.9% of New York elementary schools.

Students who attend Purchase School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Louis M Klein Middle School
High : Harrison High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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