GEORGE GRANT MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.tuxedoufsd.org

86 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George Grant Mason Elementary School, located in the historic and scenic community of Tuxedo Park, New York, serves as the primary elementary institution for the Tuxedo Union Free School District. The school is known for its intimate, community-focused learning environment that leverages its unique location to foster a strong connection between students, families, and the surrounding natural setting. Committed to academic excellence and character development, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to prepare students for success in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere.

As part of the Tuxedo Union Free School District, the school maintains a strong commitment to integrating modern educational practices with small class sizes. The curriculum is designed to engage students through a combination of core academics, enrichment programs, and a focus on social-emotional growth. By prioritizing collaboration and fostering an inclusive school culture, George Grant Mason Elementary strives to provide a solid educational foundation that encourages lifelong curiosity and civic responsibility in its student body.

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE GRANT MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	24
Black	11
Asian	3

White
48 (55.8%)
Hispanic
24 (27.9%)
Black
11 (12.8%)
Asian
3 (3.5%)

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:	TUXEDO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)351-4797
Website:	http://www.tuxedoufsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 7

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 13