TOWNSEND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
42-66 NORTH ST
WALTON, NY 13856
348 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Townsend Elementary School is a public school located in Walton, New York, serving as a primary component of the Walton Central School District. Situated at 42-66 North Street, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development alongside social and emotional growth. As part of a smaller, rural school district, Townsend Elementary typically fosters a tight-knit environment where educators work closely with families to support student success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Walton Central School District, which strives to prepare students for future challenges through a comprehensive curriculum. By utilizing the resources provided on their official website (http://www.waltoncsd.org), parents and community members can stay informed about district-wide initiatives, school calendars, and academic policies. Overall, Townsend Elementary serves as the cornerstone of early education in Walton, dedicated to maintaining high educational standards while encouraging a positive and collaborative learning atmosphere.
348
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    333 (95.7%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (3.2%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    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: WALTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (607)865-4116
Website: http://www.waltoncsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 176
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
Pre-Kindergarten 34
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 50
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio