GORHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GORHAM-MIDDLESEX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MARCUS WHITMAN)

www.mwcsd.org

239 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Gorham Elementary School is a public school located in Gorham, New York, serving as a key part of the Marcus Whitman Central School District. Situated at 2705 W Main St, the school provides educational services to students in the local community, focusing on foundational academic development within a supportive, district-integrated environment.

As part of the Marcus Whitman Central School District, Gorham Elementary emphasizes a curriculum designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth. The school is committed to maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the broader community, working in tandem with district resources to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school. Families and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at [www.mwcsd.org](http://www.mwcsd.org).

239

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GORHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	2
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
232 (97.1 %)
Two or More
4 (1.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	GORHAM-MIDDLESEX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MARCUS WHITMAN)
Phone:	(585)526-6351
Website:	http://www.mwcsd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
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

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 82