POWELLS LANE SCHOOL
POWELLS LANE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WESTBURY, NY with about 550 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, POWELLS LANE 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.
POWELLS LANE SCHOOL is a primary educational institution located in Westbury, New York, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Westbury Union Free School District. Situated at 603 Powells Lane, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their educational journey. As part of the Westbury district, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success as they transition to higher grade levels.
The school is an integral part of a district committed to fostering diversity and academic achievement among its student body. Like other schools within the Westbury system, Powells Lane emphasizes the importance of community involvement, effective communication between parents and educators, and the implementation of inclusive teaching practices. For families residing in the area, the school serves as a central hub for elementary education, offering resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its students while striving to maintain a standard of excellence aligned with the district's broader mission.
For more information, contact POWELLS LANE SCHOOL at (516) 876-5125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WESTBURY, NY 11590-1345
(516) 876-5125
http://www.westburyschools.org
POWELLS LANE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WESTBURY, NY with about 550 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 550
- Teachers:
- 48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 550 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.1%
- Black or African American
- 26.4%
- White
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.