HARLEY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.elwood.k12.ny.us

403 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Harley Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Elwood, New York, serving students in the primary grades (typically Kindergarten through second grade). As a central part of the Elwood Union Free School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where young learners can build confidence and curiosity during their earliest years of formal education.

Beyond core academics, Harley Avenue Elementary focuses on cultivating a strong sense of community and character. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Elwood community to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages collaborative learning and inclusivity. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to individual student success, the school aims to prepare its youngest pupils for the academic and personal milestones they will face as they transition to the district's upper elementary and middle school programs.

403

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARLEY AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	96
Black	19
Asian	32
Two or More	15

White
241 (59.8 %)
Hispanic
96 (23.8 %)
Asian
32 (7.9 %)
Black
19 (4.7 %)
Two or More
15 (3.7 %)

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:	ELWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)266-5445
Website:	http://www.elwood.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 154

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 115