POESTENKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.averillpark.k12.ny.us

334 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Poestenkill Elementary School is located in the rural community of Poestenkill, New York, and serves as one of the primary elementary buildings within the Averill Park Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding area, focusing on academic growth, character development, and fostering a sense of community. By aligning its curriculum with the broader goals of the Averill Park district, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through balanced instruction and various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of a district known for its commitment to student success, Poestenkill Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the larger Averill Park school system. The school maintains a strong connection to its local community, often acting as a hub for family-oriented events and local engagement. Parents and guardians interested in specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news can utilize the district’s official website at [www.averillpark.k12.ny.us](http://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us) to stay informed about daily operations and district-wide programs.

334

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POESTENKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
316 (94.6%)
Hispanic
8 (2.4%)
Two or More
7 (2.1%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)674-7125
Website:	http://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 56