CASSAVANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.dcsd-ny.schoolloop.com

81 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Cassavant Elementary School is a public school located at 32 School St in McLean, New York, serving students within the Dryden Central School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that promotes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personalized instruction, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions.

In addition to its focus on classroom academics, Cassavant Elementary utilizes the School Loop platform to bridge the communication gap between the school and families. This digital integration allows parents and guardians to stay informed about classroom activities, school announcements, and academic progress, reinforcing the school’s commitment to a strong home-school partnership. Through this combination of community-focused teaching and modern communication tools, the school strives to create a well-rounded learning experience for all children in the McLean area.

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CASSAVANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	5

White
73 (90.1 %)
Two or More
5 (6.2 %)
Black
2 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (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:	DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)844-8694
Website:	http://www.dcsd-ny.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
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

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 15