CLARA H CARLSON SCHOOL

www.elmontschools.org

768 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Clara H. Carlson School, located in Elmont, New York, is a primary educational institution serving students within the Elmont Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and character development are prioritized. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to provide students with a strong foundational education, preparing them for future success while encouraging critical thinking and personal growth.

In addition to its academic focus, Clara H. Carlson School places significant value on community engagement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Elmont community to create a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the overall educational experience. Through various programs and dedicated staff, the school strives to cultivate a safe and nurturing space that celebrates student achievement and encourages a lifelong passion for learning.

768

Total Students

75.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLARA H CARLSON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	268
Black	248
Asian	221
Two or More	10
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
268 (34.9 %)
Black
248 (32.3 %)
Asian
221 (28.8 %)
White
14 (1.8 %)
Two or More
10 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

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:	ELMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)326-5570
Website:	http://www.elmontschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 39

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 109

Grade 6 118

Ungraded 31