DERUYTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.deruytercentral.org

119 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

DeRuyter Elementary School, located at 711 Railroad St. in DeRuyter, New York, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local rural community. As part of the DeRuyter Central School District, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its youngest students. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation by blending core curriculum requirements with a personalized approach that leverages the close-knit nature of the district.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a significant role in the community by encouraging active family involvement and maintaining a focus on student well-being. By utilizing the resources provided through their official district website, families can stay connected to school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates. With its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, DeRuyter Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success while upholding the values of the surrounding DeRuyter community.

119

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DERUYTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
113 (95.0%)
Hispanic
3 (2.5%)
Two or More
2 (1.7%)
Black
1 (0.8%)

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:	DERUYTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)852-3400
Website:	http://www.deruytercentral.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
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 20

Kindergarten 14

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 22