GUARDINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THOUSAND ISLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
600 HIGH ST
CLAYTON, NY 13624
293 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Guardino Elementary School is a public school located in the village of Clayton, New York, serving students within the Thousand Islands Central School District. Situated along the St. Lawrence River, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong sense of community for its young learners.

The school is part of a district recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education in the North Country region. Through its integration with the broader Thousand Islands school system, Guardino Elementary offers resources and programming designed to prepare students for middle school transitions while encouraging active participation in both local and extracurricular activities. For more specific details regarding their current curriculum, faculty, or district policies, families typically utilize the official district website at [1000islandsschools.org](http://www.1000islandsschools.org).
293
Total Students
22.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    270 (92.2 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
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: THOUSAND ISLANDS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)686-5594
Website: http://www.1000islandsschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 34
Kindergarten 63
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 31
Gender Ratio