LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 50 Cummings Road in Lake Placid, New York, the Lake Placid Central School District is an active, traditional public school district serving families across a scenic, remote town setting in the Adirondack region. Operating independently outside of a charter system or supervisory union, the district manages two operational school facilities that provide a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. The district offers a welcoming academic environment tailored to early childhood development, foundational elementary studies, and secondary college and career preparation for local youth.

With a total enrollment of 558 students, Lake Placid Central School District maintains a remarkably supportive student-to-staff climate backed by substantial instructional resources. The district employs nearly 139 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 28 instructional aides and over 135 support staff members, resulting in a total dedicated workforce of more than 300 full-time equivalent positions. This high ratio of educators and support personnel enables tailored instruction and strong community engagement across all grade levels. Parents, prospective families, and researchers can discover more about the district's offerings by visiting their website at www.lpcsd.org or contacting the district office directly at (518) 523-2475.
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Total Schools
558
Total Students
138.8
Full-Time Teachers
4.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White507
Hispanic26
Black5
Asian3
Two or More14
American Indian1
  • White
    507 (91.2%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (4.7%)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.5%)
  • Black
    5 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:558*
Teachers (FTE):138.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.0
Schools in LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools