PLATTEKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.walkillcsd.k12.ny.us

426 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Plattekill Elementary School is a public school located in Plattekill, New York, serving as part of the Wallkill Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills during the primary grade levels. As part of the larger Wallkill district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare young students for the transition to middle school while fostering a sense of community and school spirit.

In addition to its core curriculum, Plattekill Elementary is committed to partnering with families to ensure each student reaches their full potential. The school leverages the resources of the Wallkill Central School District to offer various programs and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement. Those interested in specific school policies, district news, or contact information can visit the official district website at http://www.walkillcsd.k12.ny.us, which serves as a central hub for parent communications, academic calendars, and administrative resources.

426

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATTEKILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	170
Black	37
Asian	3
Two or More	13

White
203 (47.7%)
Hispanic
170 (39.9%)
Black
37 (8.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.1%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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:	WALLKILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)895-7250
Website:	http://www.walkillcsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 17

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 45

Ungraded 3