K C HEFFERNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.marcellusschools.org

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

K.C. Heffernan Elementary School is a public primary school located in Marcellus, New York, serving students in the Marcellus Central School District. As a key component of the local educational community, the school focuses on building a strong academic and social-emotional foundation for its youngest learners. It is known for maintaining a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes community values, collaborative learning, and the development of essential skills necessary for future academic success.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Marcellus Central School District, which prioritizes innovation, academic excellence, and the cultivation of well-rounded citizens. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering individual curiosity, K.C. Heffernan aims to provide a welcoming atmosphere where children can grow both personally and intellectually. Prospective families or interested parties can find more detailed information regarding school policies, faculty, and educational programs through the district’s official website at http://www.marcellusschools.org.

471

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for K C HEFFERNAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
433 (91.9%)
Two or More
21 (4.5%)
Hispanic
12 (2.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	MARCELLUS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)673-6100
Website:	http://www.marcellusschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 54

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 103

Ungraded 1