MOUNT MARKHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
500 FAIRGROUND RD
WEST WINFIELD, NY 13491
465 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Mount Markham Elementary School, located in West Winfield, New York, serves as a foundational component of the Mount Markham Central School District. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and the development of strong social-emotional skills. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators, families, and community members collaborate to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for young children.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern pedagogical practices to prepare students for future academic success. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Mount Markham Elementary emphasizes the importance of character education, physical wellness, and creative expression. By leveraging its district resources and commitment to the local community, the school strives to ensure that every student receives personalized attention, helping to lay a solid groundwork for their transition into the middle and high school levels.
465
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    461 (99.1%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.6%)
  • Black
    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: MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)822-2840
Website: http://www.mmcsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 63
Kindergarten 87
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 88
Grade 3 88
Grade 4 65
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SAUQUOIT VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SAUQUOIT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
327 Students
2640 SULPHUR SPRINGS RD
SAUQUOIT, NY 13456 (8.1 miles away)
Elementary School K - 4th