JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL

FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.floralpark.k12.ny.us

674 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The John Lewis Childs School, located in Floral Park, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District. Catering to students in the primary and elementary grades, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student development through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, ensuring that young learners build a strong foundation for their future academic pursuits.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the John Lewis Childs School is recognized for its vibrant school culture and active involvement from the local community. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to engage students in the arts, physical education, and social development. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, the school maintains a nurturing atmosphere that promotes character building and academic curiosity, making it a central hub of activity and learning within the Floral Park neighborhood.

674

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN LEWIS CHILDS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	144
Black	18
Asian	183
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

White
286 (42.4%)
Asian
183 (27.2%)
Hispanic
144 (21.4%)
Two or More
41 (6.1%)
Black
18 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)434-2781
Website:	http://www.floralpark.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 51

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 89