KENSICO SCHOOL

www.valhallaschools.org

308 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

The Kensico School, located at 320 Columbus Avenue in Valhalla, New York, is one of the three elementary schools that comprise the Valhalla Union Free School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is situated within a suburban community known for its close proximity to major regional transit hubs and educational resources. As a public institution, Kensico School adheres to the district’s mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills.

The school operates under the broader framework of the Valhalla School District, which is widely recognized for its commitment to small class sizes and personalized instruction. Students at Kensico benefit from a curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment programs, aimed at building a strong foundational base for their future academic careers. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, the school serves as a vital component of the local Valhalla educational system, preparing its young students for their subsequent transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

308

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENSICO SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	95
Black	15
Asian	22
Two or More	19

White
157 (51.0 %)
Hispanic
95 (30.8 %)
Asian
22 (7.1 %)
Two or More
19 (6.2 %)
Black
15 (4.9 %)

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:	VALHALLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)683-5030
Website:	http://www.valhallaschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 3 111

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 97