COURT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lancasterschools.org

297 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Court Street Elementary School is a prominent public school located at 91 Court Street in Lancaster, New York. It serves as a vital component of the Lancaster Central School District, focusing on providing a supportive and foundational educational environment for children in their primary years. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to higher grade levels.

As part of the broader Lancaster school system, Court Street Elementary benefits from the district's emphasis on comprehensive curriculum standards, extracurricular engagement, and professional instructional practices. The school works closely with families and the local community to create a safe, inclusive, and enriching atmosphere for its learners. For those seeking detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative resources, the district's official website at http://www.lancasterschools.org serves as the primary hub for updates and communication.

297

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COURT STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	6
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
282 (94.9 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.0 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
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:	LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)686-3240
Website:	http://www.lancasterschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 88