SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON

ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
145 MIDLAND AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
369 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
School 39, formally known as the Andrew J. Townson School, is a public elementary school located in the Beechwood neighborhood of Rochester, New York. As part of the Rochester City School District (RCSD), the school serves a diverse student population, typically offering instruction from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school is situated on Midland Avenue and functions as a neighborhood anchor, focusing on the foundational academic and social-emotional development of its students.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Rochester City School District, which emphasizes providing equitable access to quality education, fostering a supportive learning environment, and preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond. Like many schools within the district, School 39 utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and support services to address the unique needs of its urban student body. Families and community members looking for specific academic performance data, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular program details can access the latest information through the official Rochester City School District website at [www.rcsdk12.org](http://www.rcsdk12.org).
369
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    198 (53.7%)
  • Hispanic
    134 (36.3%)
  • Two or More
    23 (6.2%)
  • White
    13 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (585)467-8816
Website: http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 52
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 50
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 44
Gender Ratio