BROOKSIDE SCHOOL

2285 BROAD ST
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598

www.yorktown.org

519 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Brookside School is a specialized educational facility located in Yorktown Heights, New York, operating as part of the Yorktown Central School District. It is primarily recognized for providing a supportive and structured learning environment tailored to students who require specialized instruction and therapeutic services to succeed academically and socially. The school focuses on small class sizes and individualized education programs (IEPs), ensuring that each student receives the targeted attention necessary to meet their unique developmental and learning goals.

Beyond its core academics, Brookside emphasizes a holistic approach to student growth, often integrating behavioral support and life-skills training into the daily curriculum. By fostering a close-knit community, the school aims to build student confidence and prepare them for transitions into less restrictive settings or post-secondary opportunities. As a key component of the district's commitment to inclusive and comprehensive education, Brookside serves as a vital resource for families seeking a nurturing environment that prioritizes both personal well-being and academic achievement.

519

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKSIDE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	65
Black	12
Asian	32
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
398 (76.7 %)
Hispanic
65 (12.5 %)
Asian
32 (6.2 %)
Black
12 (2.3 %)
Two or More
10 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	YORKTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)243-8000
Website:	http://www.yorktown.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
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 136

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 129

Ungraded 5