CENTER STREET SCHOOL

www.horseheadsdistrict.com

306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Center Street School is a public elementary school located in Horseheads, New York, serving as part of the Horseheads Central School District. Situated at 812 Center Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its young students. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a key role in the local community, emphasizing foundational learning, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students' future academic success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Horseheads Central School District, which prioritizes student achievement, inclusivity, and the use of modern educational resources. Families associated with the school can find updated information, district policies, and academic calendars on the district’s official website. By maintaining a connection between home and school, Center Street School strives to provide a stable, collaborative, and enriching atmosphere for elementary-age children in the Horseheads area.

306

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTER STREET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	25
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	24

White
245 (80.1%)
Hispanic
25 (8.2%)
Two or More
24 (7.8%)
Black
8 (2.6%)
Asian
4 (1.3%)

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:	HORSEHEADS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)739-5601
Website:	http://www.horseheadsdistrict.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 45

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 51