SMITH CLOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

21 SMITH CLOVE RD
CENTRAL VALLEY, NY 10917

www.mw.k12.ny.us

458 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Smith Clove Elementary School, located at 21 Smith Clove Road in Central Valley, New York, is a key component of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. Serving the youngest learners in the district, the school focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build a strong educational foundation. The school emphasizes early childhood development through a curriculum that balances academic readiness with social-emotional growth, helping students transition effectively into their primary schooling years.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Monroe-Woodbury community, which is known for its comprehensive resources and commitment to student achievement. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and collaborative play, Smith Clove aims to foster a positive attitude toward learning in its students. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can visit their official website at [http://www.mw.k12.ny.us](http://www.mw.k12.ny.us).

458

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITH CLOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	251
Black	55
Asian	24
Two or More	12

Hispanic
251 (54.8 %)
White
116 (25.3 %)
Black
55 (12.0 %)
Asian
24 (5.2 %)
Two or More
12 (2.6 %)

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:	MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)460-6300
Website:	http://www.mw.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 240

Grade 1 218