Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School educates students in kindergarten through second grade in the Goshen Central School District, which covers the village and most of the town of Goshen in Orange County, New York, United States.
Scotchtown Avenue School serves 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotchtown Avenue School's student population of 516 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Rankings
The diversity score of Scotchtown Avenue School is 0.55, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
63%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Scotchtown Avenue School often compared to?
Scotchtown Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goshen Central High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Scotchtown Avenue School?
516 students attend Scotchtown Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Scotchtown Avenue School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotchtown Avenue School?
Scotchtown Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scotchtown Avenue School offer ?
Scotchtown Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scotchtown Avenue School part of?
Scotchtown Avenue School is part of Goshen Central School District.
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