Carle Place UFSD

What Carle Place UFSD does

Carle Place Union Free School District (Carle Place UFSD / Carle Place Schools) is a public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,200 students across the hamlet of Carle Place in Nassau County, Long Island, New York. The district operates three schools organized by grade band: Cherry Lane Elementary School (K-2), Rushmore Avenue School (grades 3-6), and Carle Place Middle/High School (grades 7-12). Programs span general academics, STEM, music and arts, athletics, Advanced Placement coursework, special education, English as a New Language (ENL), and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK). Governance rests with an elected Board of Education and the district is led by a Superintendent.

Revenue is non-commercial: the district is funded by a combination of local property taxes, New York State education aid, and federal grants, with annual operating budgets subject to community referendum. There is no tuition, no commercial sales motion, and no product revenue. The 2026-2027 budget was approved by community vote (665 yes to 249 no). The technology stack is standard educational-sector infrastructure: SchoolTool for the student information system, ClassLink for single sign-on, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for productivity, i-Ready for diagnostic assessment and adaptive instruction, Canva for classroom content, Apptegy for the public website and mobile app, Vimeo for video distribution, and Canyon Creek Scheduler for facility scheduling. The district also runs student-led publications such as The Crossroads and the Frogbotics FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team.

The district holds 251-500 employees. Externally, it has earned the NAMM Foundation's Best Communities for Music Education designation seven times (most recently April 2026). Cherry Lane School was named a 2026 New York State winner in the Presidential AI Challenge and was designated an i-Ready Super Stretch School in December 2025 (one of 200 schools out of 38,250 nationwide). Capital investment is funded through a multi-track approach that includes a Capital Improvement Bond Project (2024) and an annual Capital Reserve Proposition. Notable 2026 leadership transitions include the retirement of trustee Lawrence F. Zaino Jr. after 26 years and the retirement of Assistant Principal Jerry Baratta.

Name

Carle Place UFSD

Legal name

Carle Place Union Free School District

Website

https://cps.k12.ny.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Carle Place Union Free School District is a public K-12 district in Nassau County, New York, operating three schools for approximately 1,200 students. Funded by property taxes and state aid, it delivers general academics, STEM, arts, athletics, AP coursework, special education, ENL, and UPK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Primary secondary education
• STEM curriculum programs
• Music education programs
• Extracurricular athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Carle Place

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: Carle Place UFSD operates as a public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants. The district holds annual budget elections where community members vote on the proposed budget. The 2026-2027 budget was approved with 665 yes votes to 249 no votes.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Carle Place Union Free School District operates a public K-12 school district serving approximately 1,200+ students across three schools: Cherry Lane Elementary (K-2), Rushmore Avenue School (3-6), and Carle Place Middle/High School (7-12). The district provides tuition-free public education funded through local property taxes, state aid, and federal grants, offering academic instruction, STEM enrichment, music and arts programs, athletics, special education, ENL services, Universal Pre-Kindergarten, and college-preparatory coursework.

Product overview

Carle Place UFSD is a public school district comprising three schools: Cherry Lane Elementary School (K-2), Rushmore Avenue School (3-6), and Carle Place Middle/High School (7-12). The district offers a comprehensive academic program with specialized offerings including STEM education, fine and performing arts (music, band, chorus, orchestra), athletics, and career-focused pathways. The district provides Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), summer programs like Camp Invention, and extracurricular activities including the Frogbotics FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team and The Crossroads student newsletter. The district has been recognized nationally for music education and student achievement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cherry Lane Elementary School Elementary school serving students in kindergarten through second grade, offering project-based learning, coding and mapping curriculum, i-Ready personalized instruction, and fine arts programs.
• Rushmore Avenue School Elementary/middle school serving grades 3-6, offering STEM enrichment, math competitions, invention projects, financial literacy programs, and comprehensive academic curriculum.
• Carle Place Middle/High School Secondary school serving grades 7-12, offering AP courses, honor societies, athletics, career pathways (DECA, engineering, culinary arts), robotics (Frogbotics), and college preparation programs.
• Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Pre-kindergarten program for early childhood education serving the Carle Place community.
• Frogbotics FIRST Tech Challenge Team Robotics competition team for students in grades 7-12 participating in the FIRST Tech Challenge, involving robot design, building, and programming.
• Camp Invention Annual summer enrichment program focused on STEM education and creative problem-solving, hosting students at the Middle School/High School facility.
• The Crossroads Student Newsletter Student-created newsletter featuring news stories, Frog News, and school updates, designed and published by journalism students.
• Music & Arts Program Comprehensive music education program district-wide, including band, chorus, orchestra, chamber groups, and performing arts, recognized by NAMM Foundation as Best Communities for Music Education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 59% of Cherry Lane students met or exceeded their Stretch Growth goals on i-Ready, surpassing the 55% benchmark required for Super Stretch School recognition
• +5 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tunnel to Towers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Battle of the Classes 2026 fundraiser benefiting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports families of fallen heroes and first responders. Students participated in week-long spirit activities and fundraising competitions, raising $30,000. Sixth graders also partnered through a walkathon and scrapbook project honoring fallen heroes' families.
• Cherry Lane PTAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 April 2026Parent-Teacher Association that sponsors school events including the annual Spring Festival, providing funding and volunteer support for student activities.
• Parent University Partners (PTA, SEPTA, Teachers Association, Civic Association, Community Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Third annual Parent University event developed collaboratively with district departments, PTA, SEPTA (special education PTA), Teachers Association, Civic Association, and community partners to provide free family education sessions.
• NAMM FoundationcoreOthers · 23 April 2025NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit supported by the National Association of Music Merchants, recognizes districts for strong music education programs. Carle Place has received Best Communities for Music Education recognition seven times.
• Global School Play Day InitiativeminorOthers · 4 February 2025International initiative promoting unstructured, screen-free play. Cherry Lane and Rushmore Avenue schools participated, with students engaging in games, arts, crafts, and collaborative activities without digital devices.
• Tim Jobson and Julie Tusa (FTC Robotics Coaches)minorOthersCommunity volunteers who coach the Carle Place Frogbotics FIRST FTC robotics team. Tim Jobson and Julie Tusa recognized for dedication in launching and supporting the student robotics program.
• FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational robotics community supporting the Carle Place Frogbotics FTC team. Team participated in Long Island qualifier, presenting their robot and competing against experienced teams.
• Stage the ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization empowering students to become global citizens through creativity and performance. Carle Place theater students attended annual conference and performed 'Voices of Change' collaborative piece with Glen Cove High School at Tilles Center.

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mineola Union Free School District: Neighboring Nassau County UFSD operating three schools with K-12 public education, similar governance structure, and overlapping extracurricular programs including music and athletics.
• Herricks Union Free School District: Nassau County UFSD of comparable scale with similar K-12 public education mission, award-winning music programs, and a comparable college-preparatory academic profile.
• Roslyn Union Free School District: Adjacent Long Island UFSD serving a similar Nassau County hamlet demographic with K-12 public education and comparable program offerings, including strong music and STEM emphases.
• Jericho Union Free School District: Long Island UFSD with comparable scale, distinguished academic and music programs, and similar K-12 public education structure in Nassau County.
• Garden City Union Free School District: Long Island UFSD with similar K-12 structure and award-recognized music/arts programming; a comparable high-performing public school district in Nassau County.
• Manhasset Union Free School District: Nassau County UFSD with strong academic outcomes, award-winning music education, and similar small-district K-12 public school model on Long Island.
• East Williston Union Free School District: Small Nassau County UFSD serving the Williston Park / East Williston area with highly comparable K-12 academic offerings, similar demographic profile, and shared Long Island public school district context.

Broad incumbents

• Syosset Central School District: Larger Long Island public school district operating K-12 with broad academic programming; a broader incumbent in the same Nassau County public education market with comparable student demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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