BEEKMANTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.bcsdk12.org

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beekmantown Elementary School, located at 37 Eagle Way in West Chazy, New York, serves as a primary educational hub within the Beekmantown Central School District. Situated in a rural community just north of Plattsburgh, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging its connection to the broader district, the elementary school provides students with access to a variety of resources and programming designed to build a strong foundational education.

The school’s commitment to its students is reflected in its focus on community engagement and the holistic preparation of young learners for future success. Through its official website, the district maintains transparency and communication with families, offering updates on academic policies, school events, and support services. As part of a district that prides itself on "Eagle Pride," Beekmantown Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a safe and inclusive setting.

491

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEEKMANTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	481
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
481 (98.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

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:	BEEKMANTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)563-8035
Website:	http://www.bcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
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 54

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 64

Ungraded 4