PIERRE VAN CORTLANDT SCHOOL

CROTON-HARMON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.chufsd.org

472 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Pierre Van Cortlandt School, located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, serves as a key component of the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District. Typically catering to students in the middle-school grade levels (generally grades 5–8), the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It is situated in a quiet, residential community, which contributes to its reputation for maintaining a close-knit, student-centered culture that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. Beyond the classroom, Pierre Van Cortlandt focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and civic responsibility. With a strong commitment from the district, the school works to provide a comprehensive educational experience that balances traditional learning with modern pedagogical practices, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

472

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PIERRE VAN CORTLANDT SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	74
Black	4
Asian	33
Two or More	23

White
334 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
74 (15.8 %)
Asian
33 (7.1 %)
Two or More
23 (4.9 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CROTON-HARMON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)271-2191
Website:	http://www.chufsd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 125