PURCHASE SCHOOL

www.harrisoncsd.org

385 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Purchase School is a public elementary school located in Purchase, New York, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Harrison Central School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, social-emotional growth, and a strong sense of community among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Purchase School emphasizes a well-rounded education by integrating arts, technology, and character-building initiatives into the daily classroom experience. The school benefits from a collaborative partnership between dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and the wider community, all of which contribute to a vibrant atmosphere. By focusing on individualized instruction and preparing students for the challenges of middle school, Purchase School aims to empower its students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

385

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PURCHASE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	50
Black	6
Asian	21
Two or More	37

White
271 (70.4%)
Hispanic
50 (13.0%)
Two or More
37 (9.6%)
Asian
21 (5.5%)
Black
6 (1.6%)

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:	HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)630-3172
Website:	http://www.harrisoncsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
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 72

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 44