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Carl L Dixson Elementary School

22 S Hillside Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Carl L Dixson Elementary School serves 132 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • 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 132 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 27, 2026
School Mascot
Rocky The Red Raider

School Rankings

The diversity score of Carl L Dixson Elementary School is 0.48, 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
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
70%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Rocky The Red Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
132 students attend Carl L Dixson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Carl L Dixson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 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 8:1, 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 Kindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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