Putnam-westchester Boces serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Putnam-westchester Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Putnam-westchester Boces's student population of 317 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has grown by 376% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Putnam-westchester Boces is 0.67, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
33%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
44%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Putnam-westchester Boces?
317 students attend Putnam-westchester Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Putnam-westchester Boces students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam-westchester Boces?
Putnam-westchester Boces has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Putnam-westchester Boces offer ?
Putnam-westchester Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam-westchester Boces part of?
Putnam-westchester Boces is part of Putnam-Westchester BOCES School District.
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