PRATT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.barkercsd.net

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Pratt Elementary School is located in Barker, New York, and serves as the primary educational facility for younger students within the Barker Central School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and student engagement. As part of a smaller district, the school is able to maintain a personalized approach to instruction, fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and early academic success. Through their district website, Pratt Elementary maintains a commitment to transparency and communication, keeping parents informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Overall, the school serves as a cornerstone of the Barker community, dedicated to preparing students for their future educational journeys within the district.

351

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PRATT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	25
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	22

White
297 (84.6 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.1 %)
Two or More
22 (6.3 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BARKER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)795-3237
Website:	http://www.barkercsd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 47