SLINGERLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

25 UNION AVE
DELMAR, NY 12054

www.bethlehemschools.org/slingerlands

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Slingerlands Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Delmar, New York, serving as part of the Bethlehem Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character education. It serves students in the K-5 range, providing a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and social-emotional learning.

Beyond the classroom, Slingerlands is highly regarded for its collaborative school community, which benefits from active parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of instruction while nurturing a sense of belonging and inclusivity among its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources of the larger Bethlehem Central School District, Slingerlands ensures that its students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond, balancing rigorous academic benchmarks with a focus on holistic student well-being.

462

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SLINGERLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	25
Black	11
Asian	29
Two or More	29

White
368 (79.7 %)
Asian
29 (6.3 %)
Two or More
29 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.4 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)

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)439-7681
Website:	http://www.bethlehemschools.org/slingerlands
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 75

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 77