BEEKMAN SCHOOL

www.arlingtonschools.org

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Beekman School, located on Lime Ridge Road in Poughquag, New York, is an elementary school serving students in the Arlington Central School District. As a key component of this district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for young learners, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, helping students build the necessary skills for their future academic careers.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the Beekman School prides itself on being an active part of the local Poughquag community. By leveraging the resources of the larger Arlington Central School District, the school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students in enrichment activities. With a focus on inclusive learning and student success, the school works closely with families and staff to ensure that every child receives the attention and guidance needed to thrive in a structured, positive educational setting.

381

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEEKMAN SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	91
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	17

White
265 (69.6 %)
Hispanic
91 (23.9 %)
Two or More
17 (4.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

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:	ARLINGTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)227-1834
Website:	http://www.arlingtonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 48

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 70