SCHOOL 45-MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE

SCHOOL 45-MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 528 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 40 teachers, SCHOOL 45-MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE 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.

School 45, officially known as the Mary McLeod Bethune School, is a public elementary school located in the Beechwood neighborhood of Rochester, New York. As part of the Rochester City School District (RCSD), the school serves a diverse population of students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It is named in honor of Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned American educator, stateswoman, and civil rights activist who founded the National Council of Negro Women and dedicated her life to expanding educational opportunities for African Americans.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. By aligning its curriculum with the standards of the Rochester City School District, School 45 strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through various extracurricular programs and community partnerships, the school aims to engage families and create a collaborative culture that addresses the social-emotional and educational needs of its student body.

For more information, contact SCHOOL 45-MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE at (585) 325-6945 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.