HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTH GLENS FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

76 HARRISON AVE
SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY 12803

www.sgfcsd.org

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harrison Avenue Elementary School, located at 76 Harrison Avenue in South Glens Falls, New York, serves as a key primary education institution within the South Glens Falls Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, focusing on fundamental academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of a strong school community. As part of a smaller district, it emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to build a solid foundation for students before they transition to the district's middle and high school levels.

The school operates with a commitment to the district’s mission of empowering students to reach their full potential through high-quality instruction and meaningful extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining strong lines of communication with families and encouraging active parental involvement, Harrison Avenue Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s website at [http://www.sgfcsd.org](http://www.sgfcsd.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community resources.

294

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	10

White
273 (92.9%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)
Hispanic
6 (2.0%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	SOUTH GLENS FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)793-9048
Website:	http://www.sgfcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 33

Ungraded 8