GOWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GOWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GOWANDA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in GOWANDA, NY with about 425 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 44 teachers, GOWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

GOWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 450 Aldrich Street in Gowanda, New York, serves as a foundational component of the Gowanda Central School District. As a public elementary institution, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured academic environment for students in the local community, focusing on early childhood and primary education development. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a culture that encourages student growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.

Beyond its academic programming, the school serves as a central hub for families within the Gowanda area. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning, the institution aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys in middle and high school. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, faculty contact, or extracurricular opportunities, the district’s website at http://www.gowcsd.org serves as the primary portal for ongoing communication and community resources.

For more information, contact GOWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (716) 532-3325 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

450 ALDRICH ST
GOWANDA, NY 14070-1384
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GOWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GOWANDA, NY with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
425
Teachers:
44.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 425 students

White
63.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
22.4%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.9%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.