PROSPECT HILL SCHOOL

www.pelhamschools.org

325 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prospect Hill School, located at 1000 Washington Avenue in Pelham, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in the Pelham Union Free School District. As one of the district's neighborhood schools, it is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, social-emotional learning, and strong community engagement, all while maintaining the small-town, close-knit feel that characterizes the Pelham community.

As part of the Pelham Public Schools system, Prospect Hill benefits from a strong reputation for academic excellence and dedicated faculty. The school utilizes its website to keep parents and the community informed about district-wide initiatives, school events, and educational resources. By prioritizing both high achievement and character development, Prospect Hill serves as a foundational pillar for children in the area, preparing them for future success as they transition to the district's middle and high school programs.

325

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PROSPECT HILL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	34
Black	13
Asian	22
Two or More	35

White
221 (68.0 %)
Two or More
35 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
34 (10.5 %)
Asian
22 (6.8 %)
Black
13 (4.0 %)

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:	PELHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)738-6690
Website:	http://www.pelhamschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 52