SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON

SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 613 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 38 teachers, SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 39, formally known as the Andrew J. Townson 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 student population, typically offering instruction from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school is situated on Midland Avenue and functions as a neighborhood anchor, focusing on the foundational academic and social-emotional development of its students.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Rochester City School District, which emphasizes providing equitable access to quality education, fostering a supportive learning environment, and preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond. Like many schools within the district, School 39 utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and support services to address the unique needs of its urban student body. Families and community members looking for specific academic performance data, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular program details can access the latest information through the official Rochester City School District website at [www.rcsdk12.org](http://www.rcsdk12.org).

For more information, contact SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON at (585) 467-8816 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.