MECHANICVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.mechanicville.org

600 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mechanicville Elementary School, located at 25 Kniskern Avenue in Mechanicville, New York, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Mechanicville City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills during the formative primary years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community and personal responsibility.

As an integral part of the Mechanicville educational system, the elementary school works closely with families and the local community to promote a well-rounded educational experience. The school’s administration and faculty prioritize student growth through structured classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of their student body. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding academic calendars, school policies, or district initiatives, the school maintains an official website at http://www.mechanicville.org.

600

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MECHANICVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	18
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
559 (93.2 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.0 %)
Two or More
11 (1.8 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	MECHANICVILLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)664-7336
Website:	http://www.mechanicville.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 32

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92

Ungraded 2