OAKSIDE SCHOOL

www.peekskillcsd.org

515 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Oakside School, located at 200 Decatur Avenue in Peekskill, New York, is an integral part of the Peekskill City School District. Serving as a primary educational facility for the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its students. As part of a district dedicated to academic excellence and equity, Oakside emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare young learners for future success within the Peekskill educational pipeline.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Peekskill City School District, which prioritizes community engagement, inclusivity, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By leveraging the resources of the district, Oakside provides a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse backgrounds of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education, reflecting the district's ongoing commitment to cultivating a well-rounded and high-achieving student population in the heart of Peekskill.

*For more specific information regarding programs, school calendars, or enrollment, you can visit their official website at [http://www.peekskillcsd.org](http://www.peekskillcsd.org).*

515

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAKSIDE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	386
Black	71
Asian	7
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
386 (75.0 %)
Black
71 (13.8 %)
White
26 (5.0 %)
Two or More
24 (4.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
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:	PEEKSKILL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)737-1591
Website:	http://www.peekskillcsd.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
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

Grade 2 240

Grade 3 270

Ungraded 5