GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

(585)697-1960

www.gccschool.org

Charter School 233 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Genesee Community Charter School (GCCS), located on East Avenue in Rochester, NY, is a K–6 public charter school that utilizes the EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) model. The school is deeply rooted in the community, often operating in collaboration with the Rochester Museum & Science Center, which allows students to engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Their curriculum focuses on long-term "expeditions" that integrate multiple subjects, encouraging students to think critically, solve real-world problems, and produce high-quality work that reflects their academic growth and character development.

At the core of the GCCS philosophy is a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. The school emphasizes "habits of scholarship," which prioritize responsibility, perseverance, and citizenship alongside traditional academic achievement. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive, project-based environment, GCCS aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-prepared for middle school and beyond while remaining active, thoughtful participants in their local community.

233

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	49
Black	78
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Black
78 (33.5%)
White
77 (33.0%)
Hispanic
49 (21.0%)
Two or More
25 (10.7%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(585)697-1960
Website:	http://www.gccschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 34

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	35
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	36
Grade 6	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	119	51.1%
Male	114	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)