EDWARD J ARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COXSACKIE-ATHENS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

51 3RD ST
ATHENS, NY 12015

www.cacsd.org

177 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Edward J. Arthur Elementary School is located in the village of Athens, New York, and serves as a primary educational hub within the Coxsackie-Athens Central School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of fundamental skills in a supportive, small-town setting.

As part of the broader district, the school emphasizes a commitment to student success and community engagement. Its curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school while fostering a positive school culture. Families interested in specific academic programming, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment details can find comprehensive resources and updates through the district’s official website at [www.cacsd.org](http://www.cacsd.org).

177

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDWARD J ARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	18
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
152 (85.9%)
Hispanic
18 (10.2%)
Black
3 (1.7%)
Two or More
3 (1.7%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COXSACKIE-ATHENS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)731-1750
Website:	http://www.cacsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 26