SCHOOL 4-GEORGE MATHER FORBES

SCHOOL 4-GEORGE MATHER FORBES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 406 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 35 teachers, SCHOOL 4-GEORGE MATHER FORBES 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.

School 4, formally known as the George Mather Forbes School, is a public elementary school located in the 19th Ward 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 grade 6. The institution is named after George Mather Forbes, a prominent figure in Rochester’s educational history who served as a philosophy professor at the University of Rochester and was instrumental in shaping the city's early public school system.

The school operates with a commitment to providing a supportive academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and social-emotional growth. Like many schools within the RCSD, George Mather Forbes emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to help students meet state standards. Families interested in specific school report cards, academic programs, or enrollment procedures can find the most current resources and contact information directly through the official district website at [www.rcsdk12.org](http://www.rcsdk12.org).

For more information, contact SCHOOL 4-GEORGE MATHER FORBES at (585) 235-7848 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.