FASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.elmiracityschools.com

335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Fassett Elementary School, located on West Thurston Street in Elmira, New York, serves as a key educational facility within the Elmira City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and building a strong foundation for future academic success. As part of a larger urban district, Fassett emphasizes community engagement and strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and various support services.

The school operates under the guidance of the Elmira City School District’s broader mission, which prioritizes college and career readiness, equity, and the implementation of modern educational standards. By utilizing the resources and administrative framework provided by the district, Fassett Elementary works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that includes literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. Families looking for specific details regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies can access information through the official district website at http://www.elmiracityschools.com.

335

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	25
Black	75
Asian	1
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	1

White
185 (55.2 %)
Black
75 (22.4 %)
Two or More
48 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)735-3900
Website:	http://www.elmiracityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 68

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 91