ANN MACARTHUR PRIMARY

www.locustvalleyschools.org

211 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Locust Valley Elementary School is a public institution located in the affluent community of Locust Valley, New York, and serves as a key component of the Locust Valley Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to provide its students with a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a significant emphasis on community and character development. It strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged members of their school and the broader community. Supported by active parent involvement and a professional faculty, Locust Valley Elementary works to balance high educational standards with personalized attention, ensuring that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their formative primary years.

211

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANN MACARTHUR PRIMARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	46
Black	5
Asian	9
Two or More	1

White
150 (71.1%)
Hispanic
46 (21.8%)
Asian
9 (4.3%)
Black
5 (2.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

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:	LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)277-5350
Website:	http://www.locustvalleyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 18

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 68