BLACK RIVER SCHOOL

www.carthagecsd.org

572 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Black River School is an elementary-level educational facility located in Black River, New York. It functions as part of the Carthage Central School District, serving students within the local community. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on student development through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom environments.

As a component of the broader Carthage Central School District, Black River School benefits from district-wide resources, educational standards, and administrative support. The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains close ties with the surrounding Carthage area. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or district news can find comprehensive information through the official Carthage Central School District website.

572

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLACK RIVER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	108
Black	55
Asian	10
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
356 (62.2%)
Hispanic
108 (18.9%)
Black
55 (9.6%)
Two or More
39 (6.8%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
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:	CARTHAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)773-5911
Website:	http://www.carthagecsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 64

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 96

Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BLACK RIVER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	64
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	96
Ungraded	4

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BLACK RIVER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	51%
Male	280	49%

Elementary School 4th - 5th