AFRICAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.vestal.k12.ny.us

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

African Road Elementary School is a public institution located in Vestal, New York, serving students within the Vestal Central School District. As a primary education facility, it is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for children in the local community. The school emphasizes a foundational approach to learning, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating programs that support character development and extracurricular engagement.

As part of the broader Vestal Central School District, the school benefits from a structured educational framework that prioritizes student achievement and community involvement. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, policies, and educational resources through the official district website at http://www.vestal.k12.ny.us. The school serves as an integral part of the Vestal area, providing a supportive environment designed to prepare young students for their future transitions into middle and high school.

325

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AFRICAN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	12
Black	19
Asian	114
Two or More	18

White
162 (49.8%)
Asian
114 (35.1%)
Black
19 (5.8%)
Two or More
18 (5.5%)
Hispanic
12 (3.7%)

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:	VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)757-2311
Website:	http://www.vestal.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 51

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 59