MONTEBELLO ROAD SCHOOL

www.sufferncentral.org

343 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Montebello Road School is an educational institution located in Suffern, New York, serving as part of the Ramapo Central School District (now officially known as the Suffern Central School District). Situated in a suburban environment, the school provides a foundational academic program designed to support the development of students within the local community. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s broader mission to foster academic excellence, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, often emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Suffern area.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the district’s comprehensive curriculum, which aligns with New York State learning standards while incorporating modern instructional techniques. Like other schools within the Suffern Central system, Montebello Road School focuses on providing an inclusive learning environment that accommodates a diverse student body. By utilizing the resources and administrative support of the district, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success as they progress through the primary and secondary grade levels.

343

Total Students

39.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONTEBELLO ROAD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	153
Black	37
Asian	27
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

Hispanic
153 (44.6%)
White
109 (31.8%)
Black
37 (10.8%)
Asian
27 (7.9%)
Two or More
14 (4.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

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:	SUFFERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)357-4466
Website:	http://www.sufferncentral.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 104

Ungraded 1