DEFOREST A HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL

www.westmorelandschools.org

169 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Westmoreland Elementary School, located in Westmoreland, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Westmoreland Central School District. Committed to academic excellence and personal growth, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its students. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects with opportunities for creative exploration, ensuring that students develop strong fundamental skills alongside critical thinking and social-emotional capabilities.

As a community-centered school, Westmoreland Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader local community. By utilizing resources and fostering an inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. Their official website serves as a primary hub for families to access important school-related updates, district policies, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities that help cultivate a well-rounded educational experience.

169

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEFOREST A HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
162 (95.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.8 %)
Two or More
3 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	WESTMORELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)557-2637
Website:	http://www.westmorelandschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 61

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 57