GARDEN CITY PARK SCHOOL

GARDEN CITY PARK SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW HYDE PARK-GARDEN CITY PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GARDEN CITY PARK, NY with about 280 students offering grade levels from 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 26 teachers, GARDEN CITY PARK SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

GARDEN CITY PARK SCHOOL, located at 51 Central Avenue in Garden City Park, NY, is a prominent elementary school serving students within the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and academically rigorous environment, emphasizing the development of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. With a focus on the "whole child," the institution integrates character education and social-emotional learning into its daily curriculum to ensure students grow into responsible and engaged members of their community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, GARDEN CITY PARK SCHOOL is known for maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the local community to support student success. The school leverages the resources of the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park district to provide enrichment opportunities, technology-integrated classrooms, and various extracurricular activities that cater to diverse student interests. For those looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence on the district website at [www.nhp-gcp.org](http://www.nhp-gcp.org).

For more information, contact GARDEN CITY PARK SCHOOL at (516) 434-2390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.