SAMUEL J PRESTON SCHOOL

www.harrisoncsd.org

348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Samuel J. Preston School, located in West Harrison, New York, is an elementary school serving students in the Harrison Central School District. As part of a highly regarded district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances core academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its student body. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and active participants in their own learning process.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, utilizing modern instructional strategies and resources provided by the Harrison Central School District. Beyond classroom academics, Samuel J. Preston emphasizes the importance of character education, collaboration, and the integration of technology to prepare students for future success. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and a partnership between dedicated faculty, staff, and involved parents, the school works to ensure that every student is provided with the tools necessary to thrive in a globalized world.

348

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAMUEL J PRESTON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	130
Black	3
Asian	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
193 (55.5 %)
Hispanic
130 (37.4 %)
Asian
11 (3.2 %)
Two or More
10 (2.9 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
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:	HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)630-3152
Website:	http://www.harrisoncsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 50

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 74