FRANKLYN S BARRY PRIMARY SCHOOL

www.cortlandschools.org

417 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Franklyn S. Barry Elementary School, located in Cortland, New York, is a public institution serving students in the Cortland Enlarged City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science.

As part of the Cortland school community, Barry Elementary prioritizes partnership with families and the local community to support student achievement. The school utilizes various resources and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population, promoting a culture of character and responsibility. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or specific programs, the school maintains an active presence within the district’s official website at http://www.cortlandschools.org.

417

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANKLYN S BARRY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	14
Black	18
Asian	4
Two or More	14

White
367 (88.0%)
Black
18 (4.3%)
Hispanic
14 (3.4%)
Two or More
14 (3.4%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)

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:	CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)758-4150
Website:	http://www.cortlandschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 16

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 142