SCHOOL 5-JOHN WILLIAMS

SCHOOL 5-JOHN WILLIAMS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 658 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 43 teachers, SCHOOL 5-JOHN WILLIAMS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 5, officially known as the John Williams School, is a public elementary school located in the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood of Rochester, New York. It is part of the Rochester City School District (RCSD) and serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade. The school is named in honor of John Williams, a prominent 19th-century Rochester businessman and civic leader who played a significant role in the city's early development.

The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering social-emotional growth. As a community-centered institution, School 5 works to engage local families and provide support services to help students overcome the socioeconomic challenges often faced in urban school districts. By utilizing the resources of the Rochester City School District, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact SCHOOL 5-JOHN WILLIAMS at (585) 325-2255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.