District caps pre-K at 18 students to avoid adding second classroom aide

Feb 10, 2026

Superintendent said the district caps pre-K classes at 18 students with one teacher and one classroom aide; New York State allows up to 21 students but exceeding 18 would require a second aide, which the district prefers to avoid.

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The Superintendent said the district’s pre-kindergarten classes are capped at 18 students and are staffed with one teacher and one classroom aide. "Pre-K classes are capped at 18. They require a teacher along with a classroom aid," she said.

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