HARRY L EDSON SCHOOL

HARRY L EDSON SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the KINGSTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in KINGSTON, NY with about 439 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 34 teachers, HARRY L EDSON SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Harry L. Edson Elementary School is a public school located in Kingston, New York, serving students within the Kingston City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district-wide effort, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, often utilizing resources and curricula shared across the district to ensure alignment with state standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Harry L. Edson places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the broader Kingston community. The school environment typically emphasizes character development and active participation, encouraging students to take pride in their work and their role within the school body. By visiting their official website at [kingstoncityschools.org](http://www.kingstoncityschools.org), parents and community members can access information regarding school policies, district news, staff directories, and resources for student support services.

For more information, contact HARRY L EDSON SCHOOL at (845) 338-6990 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

116 MERILINA AVE
KINGSTON, NY 12401-4226
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HARRY L EDSON SCHOOL is a public school in KINGSTON, NY with about 439 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
439
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 439 students

White
48.1%
Hispanic/Latino
31.4%
Two or more races
9.6%
Black or African American
7.7%
Asian
3.2%

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.