BYRON-BERGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bbschools.org

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Byron-Bergen Elementary School, located in Bergen, New York, is part of the Byron-Bergen Central School District and serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students in the primary grades are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of belonging within the district.

Beyond the classroom, the school leverages its position within the Byron-Bergen community to maintain a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and students. Through various programs and digital resources provided on their website, the administration promotes active communication and parent involvement. The school’s commitment to providing a well-rounded education is reflected in its structured approach to early childhood development, ensuring that students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in a safe and engaging learning setting.

448

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BYRON-BERGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	42
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
385 (85.9%)
Hispanic
42 (9.4%)
Two or More
20 (4.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	BYRON-BERGEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)494-1220
Website:	http://www.bbschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 64

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 69