GOUVERNEUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GOUVERNEUR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
111 GLEASON ST
GOUVERNEUR, NY 13642
506 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Gouverneur Elementary School, located at 111 Gleason Street in Gouverneur, New York, serves as a foundational component of the Gouverneur Central School District. As a primary educational institution in St. Lawrence County, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It focuses on building core academic skills, promoting social-emotional development, and preparing children for their future transition into middle school within the district’s integrated educational pipeline.

The school emphasizes community involvement and maintains a curriculum aligned with New York State learning standards. By leveraging the resources of the broader Gouverneur Central School District, the elementary school works to provide students with a well-rounded experience that includes literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative contact, the district’s official website serves as the primary hub for updates and communication.
506
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    481 (95.1 %)
  • Black
    9 (1.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: GOUVERNEUR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)287-2260
Website: http://www.gcsk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 271
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 53
Kindergarten 91
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 94
Grade 4 84
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio