GANSEVOORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.romecsd.org

443 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Gansevoort Elementary School is a public primary school located in Rome, New York, serving as part of the Rome City School District. Situated on West Liberty Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body for success as they transition through the district’s educational pipeline.

Like other schools within the Rome City School District, Gansevoort Elementary integrates core curriculum standards with a commitment to community involvement and inclusivity. The school functions as a hub for local families, prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, the school works to provide a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with the developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

443

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GANSEVOORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	70
Black	37
Asian	3
Two or More	41

White
292 (65.9 %)
Hispanic
70 (15.8 %)
Two or More
41 (9.3 %)
Black
37 (8.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	ROME CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)334-5181
Website:	http://www.romecsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 50

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 67