WEST SAND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.averillpark.k12.ny.us

354 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Sand Lake Elementary School is a public school located in West Sand Lake, New York, serving as part of the Averill Park Central School District. The school provides a supportive educational environment for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a district dedicated to preparing students for future success, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond core academics, West Sand Lake Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative relationship between students, families, and staff. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities and school-wide events that help build a strong sense of community. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s website, parents and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and the various programs designed to enhance the overall elementary school experience.

354

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST SAND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	15
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
323 (91.2%)
Hispanic
15 (4.2%)
Two or More
11 (3.1%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	AVERILL PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)674-7175
Website:	http://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 47

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 68

Ungraded 8