LAURENS CENTRAL SCHOOL

LAURENS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
55 MAIN ST
LAURENS, NY 13796
313 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Laurens Central School, located at 55 Main Street in Laurens, New York, serves as a focal point for the local community, providing K-12 education in a small, rural setting. As a central school district, it is designed to cater to the needs of students in the surrounding area, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment. The school prioritizes academic development while fostering a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff can provide individualized attention to students as they progress from elementary through high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Laurens Central School aims to offer a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and community involvement. By leveraging its role as a smaller district, the school works to build strong partnerships between families and educators to ensure students are prepared for post-secondary success. For those interested in district policies, academic calendars, or specific program information, the school maintains an official website at http://www.laurenscs.org.
313
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    280 (89.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (8.6 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: LAURENS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (607)432-2050
Website: http://www.laurenscs.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 142
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 15
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 22
Grade 8 30
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 18
Grade 11 22
Grade 12 18
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio
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