C GRANT GRIMSHAW SCHOOL

www.lafayetteschools.org

327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

C. Grant Grimshaw Elementary School is a public school located in Lafayette, New York, serving students in the Lafayette Central School District. Situated along US Route 20, the school functions as a central hub for primary education in the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that fosters academic growth and social development for its elementary-aged learners.

As part of the broader Lafayette school system, the institution focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere. The school utilizes its website to keep families informed about district initiatives, academic calendars, and school-wide events, reflecting a commitment to transparent communication and collaborative engagement between educators, parents, and the local Lafayette community.

327

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C GRANT GRIMSHAW SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	242
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	71
Pacific Islander	1

White
242 (74.0 %)
American Indian
71 (21.7 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.2 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
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:	LAFAYETTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)677-3152
Website:	http://www.lafayetteschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 43

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 41