BEVERLY J MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.ithacacityschools.org

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beverly J. Martin Elementary School (BJM), located in the heart of Ithaca, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Ithaca City School District. Known for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Its location on West Buffalo Street situates it within a diverse neighborhood, allowing the school to cultivate a rich, multicultural environment that celebrates the varied backgrounds of its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, BJM is recognized for its dedicated efforts to integrate arts, wellness, and character development into the daily school experience. The school places a strong value on partnership with families and the broader community, utilizing various local resources to enrich student life. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and individualized attention, Beverly J. Martin strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, collaborative, and engaged citizens within their local community and beyond.

274

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEVERLY J MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	30
Black	61
Asian	13
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
125 (45.6 %)
Black
61 (22.3 %)
Two or More
44 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
30 (10.9 %)
Asian
13 (4.7 %)
American Indian
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:	ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)274-2209
Website:	http://www.ithacacityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 37

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BEVERLY J MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	37
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BEVERLY J MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	50%
Male	137	50%

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