SCHOOL 15-CHILDREN'S SCHOOL OF ROCHESTER (THE)

www.rcsdk12.org

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Children’s School of Rochester (School 15) is a public elementary school located in the Upper Falls neighborhood of Rochester, New York, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Rochester City School District. The school serves a diverse urban student population, focusing on foundational academic skills and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the district, it aims to provide a structured and supportive learning environment that caters to the specific needs of children in the 14605 zip code area.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet New York State learning standards, with an emphasis on literacy, mathematics, and comprehensive student engagement. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a sense of community and partnership with families to foster academic growth and character development. By utilizing district-wide resources and pedagogical strategies, the Children’s School of Rochester strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

347

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 15-CHILDREN'S SCHOOL OF ROCHESTER (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	67
Black	94
Asian	77
Two or More	17

Black
94 (27.1 %)
White
92 (26.5 %)
Asian
77 (22.2 %)
Hispanic
67 (19.3 %)
Two or More
17 (4.9 %)

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:	ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)262-8830
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 36

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 43