AUSABLE FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
28 W CHURCH LN
AU SABLE FORKS, NY 12912
225 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Au Sable Forks Elementary School, located at 28 West Church Lane in Au Sable Forks, New York, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Au Sable Valley Central School District. Situated in the heart of the Adirondack region, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The institution emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed in a close-knit, rural community.

As part of the broader Au Sable Valley Central School system, the elementary school works to align its curriculum with state standards while leveraging the unique geographic and cultural identity of the region. Through their website (http://www.avcs.org), parents and community members can stay connected with district-wide initiatives, school calendars, and academic resources. The school remains committed to preparing its students for a smooth transition into middle school by promoting a culture of inclusivity, academic growth, and lifelong learning.
225
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    209 (92.9 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (4.4 %)
  • Black
    6 (2.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: AUSABLE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)647-5503
Website: http://www.avcs.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 106
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 25
Gender Ratio