Carl L Dixson Elementary School

22 S Hillside Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Carl L Dixson Elementary School serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Carl L Dixson Elementary School's student population of 153 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Carl L Dixson Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
60%
29%
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Black
16%
16%
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White
9%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Carl L Dixson Elementary School often compared to?
Carl L Dixson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice E Grady Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Carl L Dixson Elementary School?
153 students attend Carl L Dixson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Carl L Dixson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl L Dixson Elementary School?
Carl L Dixson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carl L Dixson Elementary School offer ?
Carl L Dixson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carl L Dixson Elementary School part of?
Carl L Dixson Elementary School is part of Elmsford Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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