KNICKERBOCKER SCHOOL

739 KNICKERBOCKER DR
WATERTOWN, NY 13601

www.watertowncsd.org

364 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

The Knickerbocker School, located at 739 Knickerbocker Drive in Watertown, New York, is a public elementary school serving the Watertown City School District. As a neighborhood-based learning institution, it is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the Watertown community. The school operates under the district’s broader mission to foster academic achievement, social responsibility, and a supportive environment that prepares young learners for their transition into middle school.

Like other schools within the Watertown City School District, the Knickerbocker School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with New York State learning standards. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to support student growth. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at [http://www.watertowncsd.org](http://www.watertowncsd.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative contact information.

364

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KNICKERBOCKER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	40
Black	24
Asian	2
Two or More	49

White
249 (68.4 %)
Two or More
49 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
40 (11.0 %)
Black
24 (6.6 %)
Asian
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:	WATERTOWN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)785-3740
Website:	http://www.watertowncsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 77

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KNICKERBOCKER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KNICKERBOCKER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	47.5%
Male	191	52.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd