EMMA C CHASE SCHOOL

219 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Emma C. Chase School, located in Wurtsboro, New York, serves as a primary educational facility within the Monticello Central School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged children. The school emphasizes core academic instruction while fostering a supportive community atmosphere, aiming to prepare students for their future transitions into the district's middle and high school programs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the Emma C. Chase School plays a vital role in the Wurtsboro community by offering various resources and opportunities for student engagement. The school works in alignment with the broader goals of the Monticello Central School District, focusing on student growth, character development, and academic success. Families looking for specific details regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide policies can access comprehensive information through the official Monticello Central School District website.

219

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EMMA C CHASE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	65
Black	20
Asian	10
Two or More	25

White
99 (45.2%)
Hispanic
65 (29.7%)
Two or More
25 (11.4%)
Black
20 (9.1%)
Asian
10 (4.6%)

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:	MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)888-2471
Website:	http://monticelloschools.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
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 45

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 30