WILLIAM E SEVERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.corningareaschools.com

404 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William E. Severn Elementary School, located at 36 McMahon Avenue in Corning, New York, is a key component of the Corning-Painted Post Area School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for lifelong success. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, aiming to build strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

As part of the broader Corning-Painted Post school system, Severn Elementary benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources and commitment to modern pedagogical standards. The school offers a structured curriculum designed to meet state benchmarks while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, William E. Severn Elementary strives to prepare its young students for their transition to middle school, ensuring they have the confidence and academic background to thrive in their future educational pursuits.

404

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM E SEVERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	24
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	24

White
338 (83.7%)
Hispanic
24 (5.9%)
Two or More
24 (5.9%)
Black
12 (3.0%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)

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:	CORNING CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)962-6844
Website:	http://www.corningareaschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 55

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 66

Ungraded 2