EDWARDS-KNOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EDWARDS-KNOX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2512 COUNTY ROUTE 24
HERMON, NY 13652
294 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Edwards-Knox Elementary School is a rural public school located in Hermon, New York, serving as a key component of the Edwards-Knox Central School District. Situated in St. Lawrence County, the school focuses on providing a foundational education to students in a close-knit, community-oriented environment. As a district-wide facility, it emphasizes academic growth while fostering social and emotional development through a curriculum tailored to meet New York State learning standards.

The school is dedicated to maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and local families to ensure a supportive learning atmosphere. Beyond the core academic subjects, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded students by encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities and school programs. By leveraging its position within a smaller school district, Edwards-Knox Elementary strives to offer personalized attention and a safe, inclusive setting that prepares young learners for their future educational journeys.
294
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    278 (94.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (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: EDWARDS-KNOX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)562-8132
Website: http://www.ekcsk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 128
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 34
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 33
Grade 5 31
Grade 6 40
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio