WINCHESTER-POTTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.wscschools.org

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Winchester Elementary School is a public school located in West Seneca, New York, and operates as part of the West Seneca Central School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet New York State educational standards while encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.

The school is deeply integrated into the local West Seneca community, aiming to create a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. By providing a range of resources and extracurricular opportunities, Winchester Elementary focuses on nurturing well-rounded individuals in a safe and inclusive setting. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school’s official website at http://www.wscschools.org serves as the primary hub for updates and parent resources.

455

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WINCHESTER-POTTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	41
Black	22
Asian	6
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
353 (77.6 %)
Hispanic
41 (9.0 %)
Two or More
29 (6.4 %)
Black
22 (4.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)677-3580
Website:	http://www.wscschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 80

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 58

Ungraded 5