IDA B WELLS-BARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 34

www.rcsdk12.org

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

School 34, officially known as the Dr. Louis A. Cerulli School, is a public elementary school located in the Edgerton 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 Grade 6. The school is named in honor of Dr. Louis A. Cerulli, a dedicated pediatrician and community advocate who spent decades providing healthcare to children in the Rochester area.

The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and social-emotional growth through a structured curriculum and various support services. By emphasizing community involvement and partnerships, School 34 aims to provide a safe, inclusive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a local hub, providing resources and regular updates regarding academic programs and district-wide initiatives via the Rochester City School District’s official website.

465

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IDA B WELLS-BARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 34
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	131
Black	244
Asian	15
Two or More	50

Black
244 (52.6%)
Hispanic
131 (28.2%)
Two or More
50 (10.8%)
White
24 (5.2%)
Asian
15 (3.2%)

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)458-3210
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
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 33

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 45