MEADOW POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

185 SMITH RIDGE RD
SOUTH SALEM, NY 10590

www.klschools.org

359 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Meadow Pond Elementary School is located in South Salem, New York, and serves as one of the primary educational facilities within the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. Known for fostering a nurturing and academically rigorous environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students in grades K-5. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community, Meadow Pond strives to create a supportive culture that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character growth.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, balancing core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities such as music, art, and physical education. With a mission rooted in the district’s broader goals of excellence and inclusivity, Meadow Pond utilizes modern instructional practices and resources to prepare students for future success. The school remains a cornerstone of the local South Salem community, dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners in a safe and engaging setting.

359

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEADOW POND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	82
Black	2
Asian	12
Two or More	19

White
244 (68.0%)
Hispanic
82 (22.8%)
Two or More
19 (5.3%)
Asian
12 (3.3%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

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:	KATONAH-LEWISBORO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)763-7902
Website:	http://www.klschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 55

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 65

Ungraded 3