BENTON HALL ACADEMY

www.lfcsd.org

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Benton Hall Academy is a public elementary school located in Little Falls, New York, serving as a key component of the Little Falls City School District. Situated at 1 Ward Square, the school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the local community. As a central academic institution for the district, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, social-emotional growth, and student engagement during their formative years.

The academy operates under the broader mission of the Little Falls City School District, which aims to prepare students for future academic success through comprehensive instruction and community involvement. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and utilizing the resources provided by the district, Benton Hall Academy strives to cultivate a safe and collaborative atmosphere where young learners can build the necessary skills to transition effectively into the district’s middle and high school programs.

479

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENTON HALL ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	430
Hispanic	20
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	24

White
430 (90.0 %)
Two or More
24 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.2 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (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:	LITTLE FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)823-1400
Website:	http://www.lfcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 82

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 83