SCHOOL 12-JAMES P B DUFFY

SCHOOL 12-JAMES P B DUFFY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 874 students offering grade levels from 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 63 teachers, SCHOOL 12-JAMES P B DUFFY 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 12, officially known as the James P. B. Duffy School, is a public elementary school located in the South Wedge neighborhood of Rochester, New York. As part of the Rochester City School District, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade. The institution is named in honor of James P. B. Duffy, a prominent local attorney, philanthropist, and former member of the New York State Board of Regents who was deeply committed to educational advancement in the Rochester community.

The school is noted for its focus on providing a structured, supportive learning environment aimed at fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a community-centered school, it utilizes various resources and partnerships to engage families and address the diverse needs of its student population. For further details regarding specific programs, school calendars, or administrative updates, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official Rochester City School District website at [www.rcsdk12.org](http://www.rcsdk12.org).

For more information, contact SCHOOL 12-JAMES P B DUFFY at (585) 461-3280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.