BELLE SHERMAN SCHOOL

www.ithacacityschools.org

307 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Belle Sherman Elementary School is a prominent public school located at 501 Mitchell Street in Ithaca, New York, serving as part of the Ithaca City School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to balance academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. It typically serves an diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages inclusivity, curiosity, and collaboration among its young learners.

The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize student engagement through project-based learning and an integrated curriculum. Located in a residential area of Ithaca, Belle Sherman benefits from strong parental involvement and active community support. The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Ithaca City School District, focusing on providing an equitable learning experience that prepares students for success in a global society while celebrating the unique character of the local Ithaca community.

307

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELLE SHERMAN SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	40
Black	25
Asian	51
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

White
156 (50.8 %)
Asian
51 (16.6 %)
Hispanic
40 (13.0 %)
Two or More
32 (10.4 %)
Black
25 (8.1 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)274-2206
Website:	http://www.ithacacityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 14

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BELLE SHERMAN SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BELLE SHERMAN SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	157	51.1%
Male	150	48.9%

Elementary School K - 3rd