WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)

www.vcsd.k12.ny.us

447 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walden Elementary School is a public school located in Walden, New York, and is part of the Valley Central School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a supportive academic environment. As part of a larger district, it benefits from shared resources and curriculum standards designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering both social and intellectual growth.

The school is deeply rooted in the small-town character of Walden, emphasizing community involvement and a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families. Through its connection to the Valley Central School District website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding district-wide initiatives, academic calendars, and administrative policies, ensuring that parents remain well-informed participants in their children's educational journey.

447

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	143
Black	35
Asian	11
Two or More	41

White
217 (48.5%)
Hispanic
143 (32.0%)
Two or More
41 (9.2%)
Black
35 (7.8%)
Asian
11 (2.5%)

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:	VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY)
Phone:	(845)457-2400
Website:	http://www.vcsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 74

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 79