THOMAS K BEECHER SCHOOL

www.elmiracityschools.com

338 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Thomas K. Beecher Elementary School, located at 310 Sullivan Street in Elmira, New York, is a primary educational institution within the Elmira City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development through a structured curriculum. As part of a mid-sized district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive environment that prepares students for their future academic endeavors while emphasizing core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning.

The school reflects the district’s commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities for the families of Elmira. By maintaining an active online presence through the district’s official website, Thomas K. Beecher keeps parents and guardians informed about school policies, academic calendars, and community events. The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, balancing traditional classroom instruction with the supportive resources necessary to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

338

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS K BEECHER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	27
Black	53
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	2

White
190 (56.2%)
Two or More
66 (19.5%)
Black
53 (15.7%)
Hispanic
27 (8.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)735-3500
Website:	http://www.elmiracityschools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
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

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 76