Serving 1,204 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Presidential Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Presidential Park Elementary School's student population of 1,204 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Presidential Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Presidential Park Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3617 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
67%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Presidential Park Elementary School's ranking?
Presidential Park Elementary School is ranked #3617 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Presidential Park Elementary School often compared to?
Presidential Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Hill Elementary School, William A Carter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Presidential Park Elementary School?
1,204 students attend Presidential Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Presidential Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Presidential Park Elementary School?
Presidential Park Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Presidential Park Elementary School offer ?
Presidential Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Presidential Park Elementary School part of?
Presidential Park Elementary School is part of Middletown City School District.
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