HEATHCOTE SCHOOL

www.scarsdaleschools.org

369 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heathcote School is a highly regarded public elementary school located in Scarsdale, New York, serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Scarsdale Union Free School District, it is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching practices, and a nurturing environment. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with a strong focus on social-emotional learning and the development of the "whole child."

The school is well-known for its active and engaged community, supported by a strong partnership between educators, parents, and students. With a philosophy centered on collaborative learning, Heathcote encourages students to be critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers. The campus, located on Palmer Avenue, benefits from the resources and reputation of the broader Scarsdale school system, which consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in the state. By fostering an inclusive and intellectually stimulating atmosphere, Heathcote aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a lifelong love of learning.

369

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEATHCOTE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	31
Black	1
Asian	83
Two or More	24

White
230 (62.3 %)
Asian
83 (22.5 %)
Hispanic
31 (8.4 %)
Two or More
24 (6.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	SCARSDALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)721-2760
Website:	http://www.scarsdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 63

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 69