VAIL FARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.arlingtonschools.org

653 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vail Farm Elementary School is a public institution located in LaGrangeville, New York, serving students within the Arlington Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff strive to prepare young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth.

As part of the larger Arlington Central School District, Vail Farm benefits from the resources and collaborative educational strategies shared across the district. The school maintains a focus on partnership with families, encouraging parent involvement to enhance the educational experience for all students. Through its dedication to excellence and its emphasis on creating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, Vail Farm Elementary aims to nurture both the intellectual curiosity and the character of its student body within the Dutchess County community.

653

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAIL FARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	477
Hispanic	110
Black	24
Asian	12
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

White
477 (73.0%)
Hispanic
110 (16.8%)
Two or More
26 (4.0%)
Black
24 (3.7%)
Asian
12 (1.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

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:	ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)223-8030
Website:	http://www.arlingtonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 103

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 110

Ungraded 5