SCHOOL 52-FRANK FOWLER DOW

www.rcsdk12.org

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

School 52, officially known as the Frank Fowler Dow School, is a public PK-6 elementary school located in the Beechwood neighborhood of Rochester, New York. As part of the Rochester City School District (RCSD), the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, School 52 emphasizes community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school works closely with local families and community partners to provide a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities that enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character building, Frank Fowler Dow School strives to create a safe, engaging atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive and build the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

332

Total Students

26.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 52-FRANK FOWLER DOW
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	98
Black	160
Asian	2
Two or More	24

Black
160 (48.2%)
Hispanic
98 (29.5%)
White
48 (14.5%)
Two or More
24 (7.2%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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)482-9614
Website:	http://www.rcsdk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
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 38

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 46