JACKSON HEIGHTS SCHOOL

www.gfsd.org

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jackson Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Glens Falls, New York, serving students within the Glens Falls City School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school typically serves students in the early elementary grades, providing a foundational educational experience designed to prepare children for their transition to the district’s intermediate and secondary levels.

As part of the Glens Falls City School District, Jackson Heights benefits from a curriculum aligned with state standards and a strong emphasis on integrating technology and personalized learning into the classroom. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, often prioritizing collaboration between faculty, parents, and the broader Glens Falls community to ensure student success. For more specific details regarding school programs, events, and district policies, interested parties are encouraged to visit their official website at [gfsd.org](http://www.gfsd.org).

260

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON HEIGHTS SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
219 (84.2%)
Hispanic
19 (7.3%)
Two or More
16 (6.2%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)792-1071
Website:	http://www.gfsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 18

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 42