PAKANASINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1953 RT 302
CIRCLEVILLE, NY 10919

(845)744-2031

www.pinebushschools.org

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pakanasink Elementary School is a public school located in Circleville, New York, serving students in the Pine Bush Central School District. As an elementary institution, the school focuses on fostering early academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational skills in a supportive, community-oriented environment. It serves as one of several primary education facilities within the district, dedicated to preparing young students for success as they transition through the Pine Bush school system.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Pine Bush Central School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and active family engagement. By utilizing the resources of the district, Pakanasink Elementary provides a curriculum designed to meet New York State learning standards while offering various extracurricular opportunities and support services. Families interested in specific school programs, district news, or enrollment information can find further details through the official district website at [www.pinebushschools.org](http://www.pinebushschools.org).

412

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAKANASINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	169
Black	85
Asian	20
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
169 (41.0%)
White
125 (30.3%)
Black
85 (20.6%)
Asian
20 (4.9%)
Two or More
11 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)744-2031
Website:	http://www.pinebushschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 61