HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HERKIMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HERKIMER, NY with about 622 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 52 teachers, HERKIMER ELEMENTARY 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.

HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 255 Gros Blvd in Herkimer, New York, serves as a foundational component of the Herkimer Central School District. As a primary educational institution, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition into higher grade levels while fostering a sense of community and school spirit.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities and social-emotional learning initiatives. By leveraging resources from the broader Herkimer Central School District, the elementary school strives to maintain a rigorous standard of instruction while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere. Families and community members can find further information regarding school calendars, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.herkimercsd.org.

For more information, contact HERKIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 866-8562 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.