MINERVA CENTRAL SCHOOL
119 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Minerva Central School, located in the small, rural community of Olmstedville in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, serves as a tight-knit educational hub for the surrounding region. As a Pre-K through 12th-grade institution, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for small class sizes and a high degree of individual attention for its students. The school plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing a personalized approach to education that prepares students for both higher education and diverse career paths.
Academically, Minerva Central School maintains a strong focus on core curriculum while offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment opportunities that take advantage of its unique location. Because of its small size, the school fosters a collaborative atmosphere where faculty, students, and families work closely together. By integrating traditional instruction with a supportive, community-centered philosophy, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed in a changing global landscape.
Academically, Minerva Central School maintains a strong focus on core curriculum while offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment opportunities that take advantage of its unique location. Because of its small size, the school fosters a collaborative atmosphere where faculty, students, and families work closely together. By integrating traditional instruction with a supportive, community-centered philosophy, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed in a changing global landscape.
119
Total Students
23.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 113 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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White113 (95.0 %)
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Hispanic5 (4.2 %)
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Two or More1 (0.8 %)
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: | MINERVA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (518)251-2000 |
| Website: | http://www.minervacsd.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 119 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 68 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
3
Kindergarten
11
Grade 1
11
Grade 2
9
Grade 3
11
Grade 4
7
Grade 5
6
Grade 6
6
Grade 7
8
Grade 8
9
Grade 9
10
Grade 10
9
Grade 11
9
Grade 12
5
Ungraded
5
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 3 |
| Kindergarten | 11 |
| Grade 1 | 11 |
| Grade 2 | 9 |
| Grade 3 | 11 |
| Grade 4 | 7 |
| Grade 5 | 6 |
| Grade 6 | 6 |
| Grade 7 | 8 |
| Grade 8 | 9 |
| Grade 9 | 10 |
| Grade 10 | 9 |
| Grade 11 | 9 |
| Grade 12 | 5 |
| Ungraded | 5 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 66 | 55.5% |
| Male | 53 | 44.5% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Other Pre-K - 12th
Other Pre-K - 12th