F E SMITH SCHOOL

F E SMITH SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CORTLAND, NY with about 251 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, F E SMITH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The F.E. Smith Elementary School, located on Wheeler Avenue in Cortland, New York, is part of the Cortland Enlarged City School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for its students, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the neighborhood, the school is integrated into the broader district’s mission to foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment that prepares students for their transition to secondary education.

The school benefits from being part of a unified district structure, which allows for consistent curriculum standards and access to district-wide resources. The campus at Wheeler Avenue serves as a central hub for elementary students in the Cortland area, encouraging community involvement and partnership between educators, students, and families. For those seeking specific information regarding current school programs, faculty directories, or district news, the official Cortland Enlarged City School District website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative information.

For more information, contact F E SMITH SCHOOL at (607) 758-4180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.