Pine Bush Elementary School

3437 Carman Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pine Bush Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Bush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pine Bush Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pine Bush Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Bush Elementary School is 0.46, 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)
#1557 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pine Bush Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pine Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pine Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pine Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Pine Bush Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pine Bush Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pine Bush Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pine Bush Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pine Bush 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
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Pine Bush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pine Bush Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Pine Bush 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
14%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pine Bush 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 Pine Bush 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 is Pine Bush Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Bush Elementary School is ranked #1557 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pine Bush Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Bush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Birchwood Elementary School, Glendaal School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pine Bush Elementary School?
477 students attend Pine Bush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Pine Bush Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Bush Elementary School?
Pine Bush Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Bush Elementary School offer ?
Pine Bush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Bush Elementary School part of?
Pine Bush Elementary School is part of Guilderland Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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