CHARLES A UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lockportschools.org

416 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Charles A. Upson Elementary School is a public school located in Lockport, New York, serving students within the Lockport City School District. Situated on Harding Avenue, the school is an integral part of the local community, focusing on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children. As part of the broader Lockport City School District, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes core academics while supporting the social and emotional development of its student body.

The school operates under the mission of the Lockport City School District, which prioritizes student achievement, academic growth, and the preparation of students for future educational success. By leveraging the resources of the district, Charles A. Upson Elementary provides access to standard curricular offerings, extracurricular opportunities, and student support services. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Lockport City School District website.

416

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHARLES A UPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	49
Black	45
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
279 (67.1 %)
Hispanic
49 (11.8 %)
Black
45 (10.8 %)
Two or More
42 (10.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	LOCKPORT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)478-4402
Website:	http://www.lockportschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 81

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 72