SCHOOL 33-JOHN JAMES AUDUBON

www.rcsdk12.org

980 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

School 33, officially known as the Audubon School, is a public elementary school located at 500 Webster Avenue in the Beechwood neighborhood of Rochester, New York. As part of the Rochester City School District (RCSD), the school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade. The school is named in honor of John James Audubon, the renowned naturalist and painter, reflecting a commitment to fostering curiosity and an appreciation for the natural world among its students.

The Audubon School focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its students. As an RCSD institution, the school emphasizes equity and community engagement, working closely with families and local partners to support student success. The facility on Webster Avenue serves as a neighborhood hub, striving to create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

980

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 33-JOHN JAMES AUDUBON
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	520
Black	367
Asian	1
Two or More	59
American Indian	4

Hispanic
520 (53.1%)
Black
367 (37.4%)
Two or More
59 (6.0%)
White
29 (3.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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)482-9290
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	790
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 185

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 103