WALT DISNEY SCHOOL

www.gateschili.org

411 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Walt Disney Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5, located in Rochester, New York. It is part of the Gates Chili Central School District, a suburban district that emphasizes a supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented learning environment. The school is known for fostering a strong partnership between families, staff, and students to ensure that each child reaches their academic and social potential within a nurturing setting.

The school’s academic program is designed to provide a well-rounded foundation, incorporating core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while also integrating opportunities for character development and enrichment. As part of the broader Gates Chili district, the school aligns with the district's mission to "provide a high-quality education for all students" by utilizing modern instructional practices, promoting social-emotional learning, and maintaining a welcoming environment that reflects the values and spirit of its namesake.

411

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALT DISNEY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	63
Black	77
Asian	25
Two or More	47
American Indian	2

White
197 (47.9 %)
Black
77 (18.7 %)
Hispanic
63 (15.3 %)
Two or More
47 (11.4 %)
Asian
25 (6.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	GATES CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)247-3151
Website:	http://www.gateschili.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 76

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 67