RALPH R SMITH SCHOOL

www.hpcsd.org

332 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ralph R. Smith School is a public elementary school located in Hyde Park, New York, serving as part of the Hyde Park Central School District. Situated at 16 Smith Court, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment that focuses on the academic and social-emotional growth of its students. By integrating a core curriculum with a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school strives to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors while emphasizing the importance of community and character development.

As a key institution within the Hyde Park school system, Ralph R. Smith benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the broader district. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that meets state standards. With an emphasis on student engagement and continuous improvement, the school remains dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming space where children in the community can explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

332

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RALPH R SMITH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	84
Black	37
Asian	12
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
167 (50.3%)
Hispanic
84 (25.3%)
Black
37 (11.1%)
Two or More
31 (9.3%)
Asian
12 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (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:	HYDE PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)229-4060
Website:	http://www.hpcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 75