COLONIAL SCHOOL

www.pelhamschools.org

296 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Colonial School, located at 315 Highbrook Avenue in Pelham, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Pelham Union Free School District, the school is deeply integrated into the small, suburban community of Pelham, known for its historic charm and proximity to New York City. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum while fostering a nurturing environment that focuses on the social and emotional development of its students.

In addition to its core academic programs, Colonial School is recognized for its strong community involvement and parent participation. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to help students explore their interests in arts, sciences, and physical education. By maintaining a student-centered approach and leveraging the resources of the broader Pelham school district, Colonial School aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

296

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLONIAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	29
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	29

White
217 (73.3%)
Hispanic
29 (9.8%)
Two or More
29 (9.8%)
Asian
16 (5.4%)
Black
5 (1.7%)

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:	PELHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)738-2680
Website:	http://www.pelhamschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
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 48

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 42