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.
119
Total Students
23.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MINERVA CENTRAL SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White113
Hispanic5
Two or More1
  • White
    113 (95.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (4.2 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MINERVA CENTRAL SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten3
Kindergarten11
Grade 111
Grade 29
Grade 311
Grade 47
Grade 56
Grade 66
Grade 78
Grade 89
Grade 910
Grade 109
Grade 119
Grade 125
Ungraded5
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MINERVA CENTRAL SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6655.5%
Male5344.5%