WEST SIDE SCHOOL

COLD SPRING HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.csh.k12.ny.us

215 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 6th

School Overview

West Side School is a public elementary school located in Laurel Hollow, New York, serving students within the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to excellence, the school provides a supportive, community-centered environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students. Its curriculum is designed to challenge learners while fostering a love for discovery through a blend of traditional instruction and enriched, modern educational practices.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which help cultivate a vibrant, close-knit school culture. Situated in a picturesque setting, West Side School benefits from the resources and rigorous standards of the Cold Spring Harbor district, consistently aiming to prepare its pupils for long-term success. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school remains a focal point for families in the community who value high-quality instruction and a nurturing atmosphere for their children’s early formative years.

215

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST SIDE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Asian	14
Two or More	11

White
175 (81.4%)
Asian
14 (6.5%)
Two or More
11 (5.1%)
Hispanic
10 (4.7%)
Black
5 (2.3%)

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:	COLD SPRING HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)692-7900
Website:	http://www.csh.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	2nd - 6th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
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

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 52

Ungraded 1