LENAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.newpaltz.k12.ny.us

367 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Lenape Elementary School, located at 1 Eugene L. Brown Drive in New Paltz, New York, serves as a key educational institution within the New Paltz Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to explore their interests through various classroom activities and enrichment opportunities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lenape Elementary focuses on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages active partnership between educators, parents, and the local New Paltz community to ensure a collaborative learning experience. Through its programs and supportive campus culture, the school strives to cultivate a sense of belonging, curiosity, and lifelong learning in its students, preparing them for their eventual transition to middle school within the district.

367

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LENAPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	50
Black	13
Asian	9
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
276 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (13.6 %)
Two or More
18 (4.9 %)
Black
13 (3.5 %)
Asian
9 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	NEW PALTZ CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)256-4300
Website:	http://www.newpaltz.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 129

Ungraded 1