NIGHTENGALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NIGHTENGALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MASSENA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MASSENA, NY with about 445 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 32 teachers, NIGHTENGALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Nightingale Elementary School, located in Massena, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Massena Central School District. Situated at 84 Nightingale Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students. As part of the broader district, it emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for success in their future educational endeavors, typically focusing on core curriculum standards while promoting community involvement.

The school operates under the guidance of the Massena Central School District, which provides the administrative structure and resources necessary to support its faculty and student body. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school policies, and district-wide information through the official website at [www.mcs.k12.ny.us](http://www.mcs.k12.ny.us). By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and collaborative partnerships between educators and families, Nightingale Elementary plays a key role in the academic development of the local Massena community.

For more information, contact NIGHTENGALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 764-3750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.