A A GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A A GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PORT BYRON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PORT BYRON, NY with about 455 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 34 teachers, A A GATES 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.

A.A. Gates Elementary School, located at 30 Maple Avenue in Port Byron, New York, serves as the primary elementary education facility for the Port Byron Central School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that caters to the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the early stages of their education. The school prioritizes building a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering a sense of community pride among its students, staff, and local families.

Reflecting the values of its district, the school works to integrate modern educational practices with the needs of the rural Port Byron area. Families and community members can access detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and school-specific news through the official district website at [http://www.pbcschools.org](http://www.pbcschools.org). By emphasizing collaborative learning and student engagement, A.A. Gates Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into the district's middle and high school programs.

For more information, contact A A GATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (315) 776-5728 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.