BIG FLATS SCHOOL

www.horseheadsdistrict.com

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Big Flats School is a primary educational institution located in Big Flats, New York, and operates as part of the Horseheads Central School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a supportive and comprehensive learning environment for its students, focusing on fundamental academic development and the social-emotional growth of young children.

As an integral part of the Horseheads district, the school utilizes the resources and curriculum standards established by the broader educational system to ensure academic consistency. The school’s official website, accessible via the Horseheads Central School District portal, serves as a hub for parents and community members to stay informed about school calendars, district policies, and ongoing educational initiatives.

372

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIG FLATS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	15
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	14

White
333 (89.5%)
Hispanic
15 (4.0%)
Two or More
14 (3.8%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)

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:	HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)739-6373
Website:	http://www.horseheadsdistrict.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 36

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 68

Ungraded 3