LAUREL PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.ccsd.edu

335 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Plains Elementary School is a public school located in New City, New York, serving students within the Clarkstown Central School District. Known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body. It emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that students are prepared for their future educational journeys.

As part of the highly regarded Clarkstown Central School District, Laurel Plains benefits from a robust curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative and extracurricular growth. The school is dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence, providing students with access to modern resources, and promoting an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates individual student achievement. Through its commitment to excellence, Laurel Plains Elementary continues to be a staple of the New City community, helping young learners thrive in a safe and structured setting.

335

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAUREL PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	80
Black	17
Asian	43
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
179 (53.4 %)
Hispanic
80 (23.9 %)
Asian
43 (12.8 %)
Black
17 (5.1 %)
Two or More
15 (4.5 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)639-6350
Website:	http://www.ccsd.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 48

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 55

Ungraded 12