BROOKSIDE SCHOOL

www.ossiningufsd.org

672 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Brookside School is a specialized educational facility located in Ossining, New York, and serves as a key component of the Ossining Union Free School District. The school is primarily recognized for providing inclusive and supportive learning environments tailored to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing early childhood development and specialized instruction, the school aims to foster a strong academic foundation while addressing the social and emotional growth of its students in a nurturing setting.

As part of the larger Ossining school community, Brookside benefits from the district's commitment to innovation and equitable access to resources. The school focuses on collaborative teaching strategies and strong partnerships between educators and families to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed. Through its dedicated staff and structured programs, Brookside School plays a vital role in preparing its students for future academic transitions within the district.

672

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKSIDE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	444
Black	49
Asian	19
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
444 (66.1%)
White
132 (19.6%)
Black
49 (7.3%)
Two or More
27 (4.0%)
Asian
19 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	OSSINING UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)762-5780
Website:	http://www.ossiningufsd.org
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 1 346

Grade 2 326