WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL

www.iroquoiscsd.org

224 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Wales Primary School is a public elementary school located in East Aurora, New York, serving as part of the Iroquois Central School District. Situated in a rural, community-focused setting on Woodchuck Road, the school typically educates students in the early elementary grades (often K-4). It is known for maintaining a smaller, close-knit environment that fosters strong connections between students, faculty, and local families, consistent with the reputation of the broader Iroquois Central School District for academic dedication.

The school emphasizes a foundational curriculum designed to build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development while integrating modern educational resources. As a vital part of the Iroquois district, Wales Primary benefits from the district’s comprehensive support systems, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character education. The school's mission generally aligns with the district's goal of preparing students for success in their future academic endeavors by promoting a supportive, inclusive, and challenging learning atmosphere.

224

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
210 (93.8 %)
Two or More
9 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)652-3000
Website:	http://www.iroquoiscsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 50