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PINE BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
SCHENECTADY, New York · GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students462
Student:Teacher11.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch21%
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
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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)