OWEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.oacsd.org

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Owego Elementary School, located at 2 Sheldon Guile Blvd in Owego, New York, serves as a primary educational anchor within the Owego Apalachin Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners, emphasizing foundational academic growth alongside the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the school aims to cultivate a love for learning while preparing children for the academic demands of their future educational years.

As part of the broader district community, Owego Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum that aligns with New York State learning standards. The school encourages strong partnerships between faculty, families, and the community to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create a well-rounded atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate with peers, and develop the character traits necessary for success both inside and outside the classroom.

486

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OWEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	457
Hispanic	9
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
457 (94.0 %)
Hispanic
9 (1.9 %)
Black
9 (1.9 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	OWEGO-APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)687-7303
Website:	http://www.oacsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 83