GRIMES SCHOOL

www.mtvernoncsd.org

411 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Grimes School, located at 58 S 10th Ave in Mount Vernon, New York, is a public elementary school operating under the jurisdiction of the Mount Vernon City School District. It serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. The school is part of a district-wide effort to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness among its diverse student population.

As part of the Mount Vernon City School District, Grimes School benefits from the district’s broader initiatives, which often include a focus on integrated technology, literacy programs, and community engagement. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for academic resources and ongoing communication regarding district policies and student achievement.

411

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRIMES SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	93
Black	303
Asian	4
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
303 (73.7 %)
Hispanic
93 (22.6 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
White
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)665-5020
Website:	http://www.mtvernoncsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 38

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 44