PINE BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(845)744-2031

www.pinebushschools.org

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pine Bush Elementary School is a public school located in Pine Bush, New York, serving students within the Pine Bush Central School District. Situated on Ulsterville Road, the school functions as a core component of the local community, focusing on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children. As part of a larger district, the school aligns its curriculum and operations with the broader goals of the Pine Bush Central School District, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement in a safe and supportive learning environment.

The school is dedicated to fostering a positive educational culture that prepares students for the transition to middle school. Through its website, the district provides parents and community members with access to essential information, including academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and social-emotional development, Pine Bush Elementary seeks to cultivate a strong academic base while addressing the diverse needs of its student population in the Ulster County region.

648

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINE BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	145
Black	29
Asian	12
Two or More	15
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
442 (68.2%)
Hispanic
145 (22.4%)
Black
29 (4.5%)
Two or More
15 (2.3%)
Asian
12 (1.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 95

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 103