PORT LEYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PORT LEYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SOUTH LEWIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PORT LEYDEN, NY with about 210 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 16 teachers, PORT LEYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

PORT LEYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the small village of Port Leyden, New York, and serves as a key component of the South Lewis Central School District. As a smaller, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a supportive environment that encourages both academic growth and social development.

The school operates under the broader mission of the South Lewis Central School District, which prioritizes student-centered learning, character development, and collaboration between the home and the classroom. By leveraging its location within the rural landscape of Lewis County, Port Leyden Elementary fosters a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to prepare young learners for their transition to higher grade levels. For more detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, calendar, or district-wide initiatives, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official website at [www.southlewis.org](http://www.southlewis.org).

For more information, contact PORT LEYDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 348-2660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.