ELWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.elwood.k12.ny.us

425 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Elwood Middle School, located at 478 Elwood Road in Elwood, New York, serves as a key educational institution within the Elwood Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the academic rigor of high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student achievement. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Elwood Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, which provide students with opportunities to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and open communication between faculty, parents, and students, the school maintains a collaborative culture designed to help every child reach their full potential.

425

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	103
Black	27
Asian	54
Two or More	10

White
231 (54.4%)
Hispanic
103 (24.2%)
Asian
54 (12.7%)
Black
27 (6.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ELWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)266-5420
Website:	http://www.elwood.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
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

Grade 6 132

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 144

Ungraded 3