SCHOOL 7-VIRGIL GRISSOM

www.rcsdk12.org

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Virgil Grissom School No. 7 is a public elementary school located in the Edgerton neighborhood of Rochester, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Rochester City School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development within a diverse urban community. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional learning.

Beyond the classroom, School No. 7 focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community to enhance the overall student experience. The school is named after Virgil Grissom, one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts, a namesake that often inspires a focus on science and exploration within the school’s culture. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

486

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 7-VIRGIL GRISSOM
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	127
Black	232
Asian	35
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

Black
232 (47.7%)
Hispanic
127 (26.1%)
Two or More
48 (9.9%)
White
43 (8.8%)
Asian
35 (7.2%)
American Indian
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:	ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)254-3110
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 90

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 65