Minisink Valley Elementary School

2320 Rt 6
Slate Hill, NY 10973
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Minisink Valley Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Minisink Valley Elementary School's student population of 475 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Minisink Valley Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
21%
29%
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Black
5%
16%
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White
69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Minisink Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minisink Valley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Minisink Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Minisink Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minisink Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Minisink Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Minisink Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Bush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Minisink Valley Elementary School?
475 students attend Minisink Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Minisink Valley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minisink Valley Elementary School?
Minisink Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Minisink Valley Elementary School offer ?
Minisink Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Minisink Valley Elementary School part of?
Minisink Valley Elementary School is part of Minisink Valley Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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