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PURCHASE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
PURCHASE, New York · HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students385
Student:Teacher11.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch7%
Title INo
PURCHASE SCHOOL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
385
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
7%-51.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

PURCHASE SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in PURCHASE, New York. The school enrolls 385 students. It is part of the HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
7% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictHARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36119
CityPURCHASE
ZIP10577
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID361374001125

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment385
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino7.0%
Black / African American6.3%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native76.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races8.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
7.0%
Black
6.3%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
8.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %7%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)