W F PRIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.oneidacsd.org

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

W.F. Prior Elementary School is a public school located in Oneida, New York, serving students within the Oneida City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where young students can build a strong academic foundation. As part of the Oneida City School District, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for social and emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic offerings, W.F. Prior Elementary is recognized for its commitment to community and parental involvement, viewing education as a collaborative effort between home and school. The school typically focuses on nurturing the unique talents of its student body through a variety of extracurricular activities and supportive services. By maintaining a focus on character development and student well-being, the institution strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning and academic curiosity among its elementary-age population.

318

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W F PRIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	19
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	6

White
268 (84.3%)
Hispanic
19 (6.0%)
Two or More
17 (5.3%)
Black
7 (2.2%)
American Indian
6 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	ONEIDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)363-2190
Website:	http://www.oneidacsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 70

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 2