ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL

1835 CENTRAL AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

www.elmontschools.org

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Alden Terrace School is a public elementary school located in Valley Stream, New York, serving as part of the Elmont Union Free School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their future transition into middle school. As part of a district known for its diverse student body and commitment to holistic learning, Alden Terrace emphasizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and parents to support student success.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that fosters lifelong learning. Like other schools within the Elmont district, Alden Terrace utilizes a variety of educational resources and extracurricular programs to engage students and address their individual needs. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or curriculum standards, the official district website at http://www.elmontschools.org serves as the primary resource for news and community engagement.

405

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALDEN TERRACE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	51
Black	159
Asian	183
Two or More	2
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
183 (45.2%)
Black
159 (39.3%)
Hispanic
51 (12.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
White
1 (0.2%)

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:	ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)285-8310
Website:	http://www.elmontschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 42

Ungraded 38