Carl L Dixson Elementary School serves 154 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carl L Dixson Elementary School's student population of 154 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carl L Dixson Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
62%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
154 students attend Carl L Dixson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Carl L Dixson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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