CENTRAL SCHOOL

www.mamkschools.org

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central School, located at 1100 Palmer Avenue in Larchmont, New York, is a highly regarded elementary school serving students in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment, the school serves as a foundational pillar within the local community. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to foster intellectual curiosity, social-emotional development, and a love for learning in students during their formative years.

Beyond its core academics, Central School is recognized for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local families. The school benefits from the district's broader mission to provide a rigorous and inclusive education, utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare students for success in later grades. By integrating technology with traditional instruction and maintaining a focus on character education, Central School provides a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

520

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	100
Black	5
Asian	30
Two or More	51

White
333 (64.2%)
Hispanic
100 (19.3%)
Two or More
51 (9.8%)
Asian
30 (5.8%)
Black
5 (1.0%)

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:	MAMARONECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)220-3400
Website:	http://www.mamkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 27

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 97