BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL

SARANAC LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
79 CANARAS AVE
SARANAC LAKE, NY 12983
103 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Bloomingdale School, located at 79 Canaras Ave in Saranac Lake, NY, is a small, rural public elementary school that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Part of the Saranac Lake Central School District, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which fosters strong connections between students, dedicated faculty, and local families. Its setting in the Adirondack Mountains allows the school to emphasize a community-centered approach to education, often integrating the surrounding natural environment into its culture and activities.

Academically, Bloomingdale School focuses on providing a nurturing foundation for students in their early elementary years, prioritizing personalized attention and small class sizes. Because of its location in a tight-knit village, the school often acts as a hub for local events and maintains a focus on the social and emotional development of its students. By combining traditional core instruction with a supportive, inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare young learners for their transition into the broader district programs within the Saranac Lake area.
103
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    100 (97.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0%)
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: SARANAC LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)891-3198
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 17
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 16
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PETROVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SARANAC LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
291 Students
79 CANARAS AVE
SARANAC LAKE, NY 12983 (5.8 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th