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COLONIAL SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
PELHAM, New York · PELHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students296
Student:Teacher12.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch2%
Title INo
COLONIAL SCHOOL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 462
296
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
2%-56.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

COLONIAL SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in PELHAM, New York. The school enrolls 296 students. It is part of the PELHAM UNION FREE 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
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
2% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPELHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36119
CityPELHAM
ZIP10803
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362268003185

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment296
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.5%
Black / African American5.9%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native75.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
9.5%
Black
5.9%
Asian
1.3%
Two+
8.2%
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 %2%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)