Enrollment
302
Elementary
DISTRICT 335 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 362046001888
DUZINE SCHOOL
31 SUNSET RIDGE, NEW PALTZ, NY 12561 · (845) 256-4350 · Ulster County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL302 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.6:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
91 students
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 98 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 107 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 96 | 32% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like DUZINE SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUZINE SCHOOL this school | 302 | 30.1% | N/A |
| SOUTH STREET SCHOOL MANORVILLE | 265 | 28.7% | N/A |
| MERRIMAC SCHOOL HOLBROOK | 358 | 30.4% | 48.0% |
| VASSAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POUGHKEEPSIE | 294 | 27.2% | N/A |
| LENAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEW PALTZ | 368 | 30.4% | 59.5% |
| MARBLETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STONE RIDGE | 295 | 29.2% | 63.5% |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where DUZINE SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Ulster County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 302 | #1,984 of 2,585 | #16 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.4:1 | #276 of 2,338 | #6 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.5% | #1,254 of 2,388 | #11 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 30.1% | #1,970 of 2,534 | #18 of 22 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.7% | #448 of 1,757 | #1 of 16 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
302
-16 (-5%) vs 2020
-64% since 1990-91, when it was 839
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
was 8.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 302 | 32 | 9.4:1 | 30% (91) |
| 2023-24 | 305 | 34 | 9.0:1 | 28% (85) |
| 2022-23 | 317 | 38.3 | 8.3:1 | 27% (87) |
| 2020-21 | 318 | 37 | 8.6:1 | 25% (78) |
| 2017-18 | 401 | 33 | 12.2:1 | 25% (102) |
| 2015-16 | 428 | 30 | 14.3:1 | 25% (107) |
| 2010-11 | 474 | 40 | 11.8:1 | 19% (88) |
| 2000-01 | 510 | 31 | 16.4:1 | 15% (79) |
| 1990-91 | 839 | 46 | 18.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DUZINE SCHOOL.
About DUZINE SCHOOL
DUZINE SCHOOL is a low-enrollment elementary school that serves part of NEW PALTZ, New York. The student body numbers 302 students, from pre-K through 2. Average enrollment for elementary schools in New York is about 443, so this school runs 32% smaller than that.
The district, NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, has 1,673 students enrolled across 4 schools.
A majority of students at DUZINE SCHOOL, 68%, are White. Next come 20% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 4% Asian, and 3% Black. The chance that two students picked at random at DUZINE SCHOOL belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 50%.
Staffing totals 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. For comparison, elementary schools in New York average 12.8:1. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 30%. That rate is below the 41% average among public schools in Ulster County.
Among Ulster County residents, median household income is about $86,271, roughly 38% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 45 public schools in Ulster County, with a combined enrollment of about 20,189.
The school nearest to DUZINE SCHOOL is ULSTER BOCES, at a distance of about 0.4 miles. Counting only straight-line distance, 6 other public schools are within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Fringe.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 5%, from 318 to 302.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for DUZINE SCHOOL covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Ulster County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
182,601
Census ACS
Median income
$86,271
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
20,189 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- NEW PALTZ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 622 students
- NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 381 students
- LENAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 368 students
Other schools in NEW PALTZ
- NEW PALTZ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 622 students
- NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 381 students
- ULSTER BOCESCombined · 369 students
- LENAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 368 students
Nearby schools
- ULSTER BOCES0.4 mi · 369
- NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL1.0 mi · 381
- NEW PALTZ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL2.4 mi · 622
- LENAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.6 mi · 368
- HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL4.0 mi · 513
- HIGHLAND RESIDENTIAL CENTER4.7 mi · 84
Frequently asked questions
About DUZINE SCHOOLHow many students attend DUZINE SCHOOL?
DUZINE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 302 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does DUZINE SCHOOL serve?
DUZINE SCHOOL serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at DUZINE SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at DUZINE SCHOOL is approximately 9.4:1 (32 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at DUZINE SCHOOL?
Student demographics at DUZINE SCHOOL are roughly 68% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Black, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is DUZINE SCHOOL public or private?
DUZINE SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.