CARL L DIXSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(914)592-2092

www.eufsd.org

154 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Carl L. Dixson Elementary School is a public school located in Elmsford, New York, serving students in the early elementary grades (typically Pre-K through Grade 2). As part of the Elmsford Union Free School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes foundational learning, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of early academic skills. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where young learners can build confidence and curiosity while preparing for the transition to the district’s upper-elementary programs.

The school benefits from being part of a tight-knit district, which allows for personalized attention and a strong sense of community engagement. Through its website, eufsd.org, the school maintains clear communication with parents and guardians, highlighting its dedication to academic standards and extracurricular enrichment. By prioritizing collaborative learning and early literacy, Carl L. Dixson serves as a crucial starting point for students within the Elmsford community, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning from an early age.

154

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARL L DIXSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	95
Black	27
Asian	16
Two or More	2

Hispanic
95 (61.7 %)
Black
27 (17.5 %)
Asian
16 (10.4 %)
White
14 (9.1 %)
Two or More
2 (1.3 %)

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:	ELMSFORD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)592-2092
Website:	http://www.eufsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 70