PARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.eastauroraschools.org

704 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Parkdale Elementary School, located at 141 Girard Avenue in East Aurora, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Aurora Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, focusing on early childhood development and the cultivation of essential academic and social-emotional skills. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Parkdale aims to instill a lifelong love of learning while preparing its students for success as they transition into higher grade levels.

As part of the East Aurora school community, Parkdale benefits from the district's strong commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. The school is known for its collaborative approach, involving educators, families, and staff to create a nurturing atmosphere that caters to the individual needs of every child. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with the community, offering resources and updates that highlight its dedication to fostering a safe, inclusive, and rigorous educational experience for the children of East Aurora.

704

Total Students

58.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARKDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	652
Hispanic	22
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

White
652 (92.6%)
Two or More
24 (3.4%)
Hispanic
22 (3.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	EAST AURORA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)687-2352
Website:	http://www.eastauroraschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 82

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 130

Ungraded 3