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STRAWTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
WEST NYACK, New York · CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students314
Student:Teacher13.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch13%
Title INo
STRAWTOWN
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 462
314
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
13%-44.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

STRAWTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in WEST NYACK, New York. The school enrolls 314 students. It is part of the CLARKSTOWN 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
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36087
CityWEST NYACK
ZIP10994
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362034001873

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment314
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino15.9%
Black / African American14.6%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native64.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races1.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
15.9%
Black
14.6%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
1.9%
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 %13%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)