LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
318 OLD MILITARY RD
LAKE PLACID, NY 12946
228 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Lake Placid Elementary School, located at 318 Old Military Road in the heart of the Adirondacks, serves as a primary hub of education for the Lake Placid Central School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that leverages its unique location in a world-class resort village. By emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the institution aims to prepare its young learners to become engaged, responsible members of the global community while maintaining a deep connection to their local heritage.

The school’s curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and critical thinking, often incorporating the natural beauty and historical significance of the Lake Placid region into the learning experience. With a commitment to excellence, the faculty and staff focus on providing individualized attention to ensure that every student meets their full potential. Through its website, the district maintains open communication with families, highlighting a culture that values collaboration, school spirit, and the holistic growth of every child.
228
Total Students
26.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    205 (89.9%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.1%)
  • Black
    5 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    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: LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)523-3640
Website: http://www.lpcsd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 72
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
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 34
Gender Ratio
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