SCHOOL 17-ENRICO FERMI

SCHOOL 17-ENRICO FERMI is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 626 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 55 teachers, SCHOOL 17-ENRICO FERMI 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 17, formally known as the Enrico Fermi School, is a public elementary school located in the 19th Ward of Rochester, New York, operating as part of the Rochester City School District (RCSD). Serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is situated on Orchard Street and serves as a foundational educational hub for families in the local community. Like many schools within the RCSD, the institution is tasked with navigating the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of an urban student population, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while working to support student development in a neighborhood-based setting.

As an Enrico Fermi-named institution, the school often incorporates themes of scientific inquiry and global citizenship into its culture. The school functions within the broader framework of the Rochester City School District, which focuses on providing equitable access to education and various support services, including after-school programming, special education resources, and social work support. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, calendars, and district-wide initiatives through the official Rochester City School District website.

For more information, contact SCHOOL 17-ENRICO FERMI at (585) 436-2560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.