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PINE BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
SCHENECTADY, New York · GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students462
ST Ratio11.3:1
FRL21%
Title INo
PINE BUSH
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
462
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
21%-37.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

PINE BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in SCHENECTADY, New York. The school enrolls 462 students. It is part of the GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
21% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictGUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36001
CitySCHENECTADY
ZIP12303
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361308001087

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment462
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino2.9%
Black / African American12.6%
Asian3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native78.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
12.6%
Asian
3.3%
Two+
2.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %21%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)