ELDORADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)

www.ercsd.org

598 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Eldorado Elementary School is a public institution located in Chestnut Ridge, New York, serving as part of the East Ramapo Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a diverse and sizable district, the school aims to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, literacy development, and social-emotional well-being while preparing children for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Eldorado Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration to help students meet state standards. The school’s administration and faculty utilize a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that learners are equipped with the essential skills required for academic success. For parents and community members, the school provides ongoing communication regarding district policies, educational resources, and school-wide events through its official website and district portal.

598

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELDORADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	504
Black	69
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
504 (84.3%)
Black
69 (11.5%)
White
14 (2.3%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)
Phone:	(845)577-6150
Website:	http://www.ercsd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 190

Grade 6 188

Ungraded 12