NEIL ARMSTRONG SCHOOL

www.gateschili.org

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Neil Armstrong School, located at 3273 Lyell Road in Rochester, New York, is an elementary school serving students within the Gates Chili Central School District. The school is named in honor of the iconic astronaut and focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth, curiosity, and the development of essential life skills among its young student body. As part of the Gates Chili community, the school emphasizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while promoting social-emotional well-being and inclusivity.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district known for its commitment to student success and community engagement. By leveraging resources from the Gates Chili school system, Neil Armstrong School provides students with various academic and extracurricular opportunities aimed at building a strong educational foundation. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development, maintaining a strong partnership with parents to ensure that each student is well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond. You can find more information about their specific programs and district initiatives at their official website: http://www.gateschili.org.

400

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEIL ARMSTRONG SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	81
Black	73
Asian	26
Two or More	48
American Indian	5

White
167 (41.7%)
Hispanic
81 (20.3%)
Black
73 (18.2%)
Two or More
48 (12.0%)
Asian
26 (6.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.3%)

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)247-3190
Website:	http://www.gateschili.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 63

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 69