BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTH GLENS FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.sgfcsd.org

311 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ballard Elementary School is a public school located in Wilton, New York, and is part of the South Glens Falls Central School District. Serving students in the early stages of their education, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive community environment that focuses on both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its pupils. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to build foundational skills while encouraging student curiosity and engagement through various classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.

As a member of the South Glens Falls district, Ballard Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the broader school community. The school places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and students, aiming to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, parents and community members are encouraged to visit their official district website.

311

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	7
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
300 (96.5%)
Hispanic
7 (2.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)
Asian
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:	SOUTH GLENS FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)587-0600
Website:	http://www.sgfcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 34

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 47