CALCIUM PRIMARY SCHOOL

www.ircsd.org

545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Calcium Primary School is a public elementary school located in Calcium, New York, and serves as part of the Indian River Central School District. Situated at 25440 Indian River Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students. It provides a foundational learning environment designed to prepare children for their subsequent years in the district’s intermediate and secondary programs, emphasizing core curriculum subjects and the development of essential life skills.

As a component of the Indian River Central School District, the school benefits from a broader educational framework that focuses on community engagement and student achievement. The district is known for serving the families of the nearby Fort Drum military installation, which contributes to a diverse and transient student body. By visiting their official website at [www.ircsd.org](http://www.ircsd.org), parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives that support the holistic success of students within the Calcium area.

545

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CALCIUM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	115
Black	41
Asian	7
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	11

White
325 (59.7 %)
Hispanic
115 (21.1 %)
Two or More
44 (8.1 %)
Black
41 (7.5 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
American Indian
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:	INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)629-1100
Website:	http://www.ircsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 149

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CALCIUM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	149
Grade 1	134
Grade 2	147
Grade 3	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CALCIUM PRIMARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	46.4%
Male	291	53.4%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Elementary School 4th - 5th