FURNACE WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

239 WATCH HILL RD
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567

www.henhudschools.org

361 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Furnace Woods Elementary School is a public school located in Cortlandt Manor, New York, serving students in the Hendrick Hudson Central School District. Situated in a residential setting, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational, well-rounded education that emphasizes academic excellence alongside social and emotional development. As part of the Hendrick Hudson district, it benefits from a community-oriented approach, fostering a collaborative environment between students, educators, and families to support early childhood and elementary learning.

The school is dedicated to creating a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and civic responsibility. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Furnace Woods aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while promoting inclusivity and personal growth. With its active PTA and strong administrative leadership, the school remains a pillar of the Cortlandt Manor community, maintaining a commitment to high educational standards and the holistic development of every child who walks through its doors.

361

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FURNACE WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	132
Black	20
Asian	11
Two or More	17

White
181 (50.1 %)
Hispanic
132 (36.6 %)
Black
20 (5.5 %)
Two or More
17 (4.7 %)
Asian
11 (3.0 %)

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:	HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)257-5600
Website:	http://www.henhudschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 4 178

Grade 5 180

Ungraded 3