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.

62 School Dr
Ridgway, PA 15853
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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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.