FLORENCE BRASSER SCHOOL

www.gateschili.org

384 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Florence Brasser School is an elementary institution located in Rochester, New York, serving as part of the Gates Chili Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its young students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare children for their future educational transitions while encouraging a sense of community and school spirit.

As a member of the Gates Chili district, Florence Brasser benefits from a commitment to innovative instruction and strong home-school partnerships. The faculty and staff focus on meeting the diverse needs of their students through differentiated learning strategies and a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or district-wide initiatives can access detailed information through the official Gates Chili Central School District website.

384

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FLORENCE BRASSER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	41
Black	53
Asian	18
Two or More	36
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
231 (60.2%)
Black
53 (13.8%)
Hispanic
41 (10.7%)
Two or More
36 (9.4%)
Asian
18 (4.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
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:	GATES CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)247-1880
Website:	http://www.gateschili.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 57

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 72