GREENWOOD LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GREENWOOD LAKE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

80 WATERSTONE RD
GREENWOOD LAKE, NY 10925

www.gwufsd.org

173 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Greenwood Lake Elementary School, located at 80 Waterstone Road in Greenwood Lake, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Greenwood Lake Union Free School District. Nestled in a scenic community near the New Jersey border, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its primary-level students. It focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of children, often emphasizing close-knit community involvement and personalized attention for its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is integrated into the broader mission of the Greenwood Lake school system, which prioritizes technological integration, character education, and student well-being. By maintaining an active presence through their official district website (http://www.gwufsd.org), the school provides families with resources, updates, and communication channels designed to encourage a strong home-to-school partnership. As a key hub for local families, Greenwood Lake Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing both academic rigor and community values.

173

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GREENWOOD LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	40
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
117 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
40 (23.1 %)
Black
6 (3.5 %)
Two or More
6 (3.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (1.2 %)

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:	GREENWOOD LAKE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)477-2411
Website:	http://www.gwufsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
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 55

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 41