STRAWTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.ccsd.edu

314 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Strawtown Elementary School, located in West Nyack, New York, is a primary educational institution serving the Clarkstown Central School District. Situated in a suburban setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in the elementary grade levels.

As part of the Clarkstown Central School District, Strawtown Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of a well-regarded district known for its commitment to educational excellence. The school places a strong focus on community involvement, collaborative instruction, and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school. Families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies can find detailed information through the school’s official website at http://www.ccsd.edu.

314

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STRAWTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	84
Black	10
Asian	50
Two or More	15

White
155 (49.4%)
Hispanic
84 (26.8%)
Asian
50 (15.9%)
Two or More
15 (4.8%)
Black
10 (3.2%)

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:	CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)624-3473
Website:	http://www.ccsd.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 48

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 54