MARY E DARDESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARY E DARDESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CHATHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CHATHAM, NY with about 466 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 39 teachers, MARY E DARDESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Mary E. Dardess Elementary School (MED) is the primary elementary institution within the Chatham Central School District, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Located in the village of Chatham, New York, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning in its young student body.

Beyond academics, Mary E. Dardess is known for its commitment to the "whole child," offering a variety of extracurricular programs, arts, and character-building initiatives. The school benefits from a close-knit school culture, active parent involvement, and a dedicated faculty focused on meeting the diverse needs of their students. As part of the Chatham Central School District, the elementary school works in alignment with the district’s broader goals to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a balance between traditional educational standards and modern, student-centered learning practices.

For more information, contact MARY E DARDESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 392-1530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.