SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY

www.rcsdk12.org

590 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

School 50, officially known as the Helen Barrett Montgomery School, is a public elementary school located at 301 Seneca Avenue in Rochester, New York. As part of the Rochester City School District, the school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6. It is named in honor of Helen Barrett Montgomery, a prominent Rochester-based suffragist, educator, and social reformer who was the first woman to be elected president of a major Christian denomination and a dedicated advocate for women’s rights and educational access.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By aligning with the broader mission of the Rochester City School District, School 50 emphasizes equity and the preparation of students for future success through a diverse and inclusive curriculum. The school serves as a neighborhood hub, aiming to engage families and the local community in the educational process while honoring the legacy of its namesake through a commitment to excellence and civic responsibility.

590

Total Students

48.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	188
Black	213
Asian	64
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	3

Black
213 (36.1%)
Hispanic
188 (31.9%)
White
80 (13.6%)
Asian
64 (10.8%)
Two or More
42 (7.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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)266-0331
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	479
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 63

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 80