KIRYAS JOEL VILLAGE SCHOOL

KIRYAS JOEL VILLAGE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KIRYAS JOEL VILLAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MONROE, NY with about 162 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, KIRYAS JOEL VILLAGE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **KIRYAS JOEL VILLAGE SCHOOL** (often referred to as the Kiryas Joel Union Free School District) is a unique public school entity located in Monroe, New York. It was established by a special act of the New York State Legislature to serve the specific educational needs of the residents of the Village of Kiryas Joel, a community almost exclusively populated by Satmar Hasidic Jews. Because the district was formed to serve a community with a high concentration of students with special needs and unique cultural requirements, it operates with a specific mission to provide specialized education in a setting that respects the religious and linguistic traditions of its population.

The school has been the subject of significant legal and public debate over the decades, particularly regarding the separation of church and state. Because the district's boundaries are coterminous with the religious village, it has faced numerous court challenges concerning the constitutionality of its establishment. Despite these legal complexities, the school continues to operate as a public school district, providing services ranging from general education to intensive special education programs, often serving a large number of students who require tailored support systems within the context of their community.

For more information, contact KIRYAS JOEL VILLAGE SCHOOL at (845) 782-7510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.