ELSMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

247 DELAWARE AVE
DELMAR, NY 12054

www.bethlehemschools.org/elsmere

231 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elsmere Elementary School is a public institution located in Delmar, New York, serving as one of the elementary buildings within the Bethlehem Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community-oriented values, the school provides a nurturing environment for students in the primary grades. It is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize both the intellectual development and the social-emotional well-being of their students, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Delmar community, often serving as a hub for neighborhood engagement and family involvement. Beyond its core curriculum, Elsmere offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to help children explore their interests and develop well-rounded skill sets. As part of the broader Bethlehem Central School District, the school benefits from robust district resources, a focus on inclusive education, and a long-standing reputation for preparing students successfully for the transition to middle school and beyond.

231

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELSMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	6
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	17

White
195 (84.4 %)
Two or More
17 (7.4 %)
Black
8 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.6 %)
Asian
5 (2.2 %)

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:	BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)439-4996
Website:	http://www.bethlehemschools.org/elsmere
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 35

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 35

Ungraded 3