STUART M TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STUART M TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HADLEY-LUZERNE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LAKE LUZERNE, NY with about 348 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 36 teachers, STUART M TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Stuart M. Townsend Elementary School, located in Lake Luzerne, New York, serves as the primary elementary education facility for the Hadley-Luzerne Central School District. Nestled in the southern Adirondack region, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. As a central hub for the district's younger learners, the school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle and high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town culture of Lake Luzerne, fostering strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families. Through its connection to the broader Hadley-Luzerne Central School District, the elementary school benefits from shared resources and a unified educational mission aimed at student success. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, and administrative updates through the district’s official website at [www.hlcs.org](http://www.hlcs.org).

For more information, contact STUART M TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (518) 696-2378 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.