DOWNSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL

DOWNSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
14784 STATE HWY 30
DOWNSVILLE, NY 13755
215 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Downsville Central School, located in the rural community of Downsville, New York, serves as a focal point for education in Delaware County. As a small, K-12 public institution, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff are able to provide personalized attention to students. The district is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and character development, preparing its students for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school prides itself on its "Eagles" school spirit and offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to engage students outside of the classroom. By leveraging its small size, Downsville Central maintains a collaborative environment that encourages strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the local community. The school remains committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional learning with the modern skills necessary for students to thrive in an evolving world.
215
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    195 (90.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.6 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DOWNSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (607)363-2111
Website: http://www.dcseagles.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 12
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 17
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 16
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio