SIWANOY SCHOOL

www.pelhamschools.org

274 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Siwanoy School, located at 489 Siwanoy Place in Pelham, New York, is a cornerstone of the Pelham Union Free School District. As an elementary school serving the local community, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics but also the social and emotional development of every child.

As part of the Pelham school system, Siwanoy benefits from a strong focus on high educational standards and community engagement. The school works closely with families and faculty to create a stimulating learning atmosphere, often integrating technology and creative teaching methods to prepare students for future academic success. By promoting inclusivity and a commitment to lifelong learning, Siwanoy School plays a vital role in upholding the district’s reputation for excellence within the Pelham community.

274

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIWANOY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	24
Black	8
Asian	12
Two or More	29

White
201 (73.4 %)
Two or More
29 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (8.8 %)
Asian
12 (4.4 %)
Black
8 (2.9 %)

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)738-7650
Website:	http://www.pelhamschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
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 45

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 39

Ungraded 1