FRANCIS L STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

25 LAKEHILL RD
BALLSTON LAKE, NY 12019

www.bhbl.org

486 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Francis L. Stevens Elementary School is located in Ballston Lake, New York, and serves as one of the primary educational facilities within the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and families.

As part of the broader BH-BL district, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for future success while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and inclusive values, Francis L. Stevens Elementary aims to provide a safe and enriching space where young learners can build a solid foundation for their future education.

486

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANCIS L STEVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	447
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
447 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.9 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)399-9141
Website:	http://www.bhbl.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 85

Ungraded 3