FRANCIS S GRANDINETTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Francis S Grandinetti El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ridgway Area SD school district, located in Ridgway, PA with about 355 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Francis S Grandinetti El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary School is a public primary school located in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, and serves as a key educational institution within the Ridgway Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement for its elementary-aged population. By integrating core curriculum requirements with a focus on student growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their middle and high school years.
The school benefits from being part of a smaller, tight-knit community, which allows for a more personalized approach to education. Its association with the broader Ridgway Area School District ensures that students have access to district-wide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a consistent educational framework. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood development, prioritizing a safe and collaborative atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional well-being.
For more information, contact Francis S Grandinetti El Sch at (814) 776-2176 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ridgway, PA 15853
(814) 776-2176
FRANCIS S GRANDINETTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ridgway, PA with about 355 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ridgway Area SD
- Total Students:
- 355
- Teachers:
- 26.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 355 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANCIS S GRANDINETTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.