JOHN A SCIOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lancasterschools.org

401 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

John A. Sciole Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades K–3, located in Depew, New York. As part of the Lancaster Central School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging early childhood learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its youngest learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary grades within the district.

The school is recognized for its close-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to the Lancaster Central School District’s broader mission of academic excellence and character development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, John A. Sciole Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where children can explore their interests and build the essential skills necessary for long-term educational achievement.

401

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN A SCIOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	13
Black	7
Asian	20
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
344 (85.8%)
Asian
20 (5.0%)
Two or More
15 (3.7%)
Hispanic
13 (3.2%)
Black
7 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)686-3285
Website:	http://www.lancasterschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 111

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 101

Ungraded 1