PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.newarkcsd.org

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Perkins Elementary School is a public school located in Newark, New York, serving as part of the Newark Central School District. Situated on West Maple Avenue, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young students in the community. As a key component of the district’s academic infrastructure, Perkins Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes early childhood development, literacy, and core academic skills.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Newark Central School District, which strives to prepare students for future academic success through comprehensive instruction and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, Perkins Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Families looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific academic programs are encouraged to visit the official district website at http://www.newarkcsd.org.

288

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PERKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	50
Black	13
Asian	1
Two or More	36

White
188 (65.3 %)
Hispanic
50 (17.4 %)
Two or More
36 (12.5 %)
Black
13 (4.5 %)
Asian
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:	NEWARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)332-3315
Website:	http://www.newarkcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 59

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 70