SOUTH AVENUE SCHOOL

www.beaconk12.org

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Avenue Elementary School, located in Beacon, New York, is a central part of the Beacon City School District. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence alongside social-emotional development. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, South Avenue focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and community engagement.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit educational community in the Hudson Valley, prioritizing strong partnerships between faculty, families, and the wider Beacon area. Through various programs and initiatives, South Avenue strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential. For families seeking more information on school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide news, the school maintains an active presence through the Beacon City School District’s official website.

256

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	75
Black	43
Asian	4
Two or More	34

White
100 (39.1 %)
Hispanic
75 (29.3 %)
Black
43 (16.8 %)
Two or More
34 (13.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)

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:	BEACON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)838-6900
Website:	http://www.beaconk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 18

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 42