T J CONNOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.wheatland.k12.ny.us

292 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

T.J. Connor Elementary School, located in Scottsville, New York, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Wheatland-Chili Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing small-community values alongside a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of discovery and critical thinking.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, T.J. Connor Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Scottsville area. The school integrates modern educational practices with a focus on character development, ensuring that students feel connected and valued. Through its academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are equipped to thrive both within the school environment and in the wider world.

292

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T J CONNOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	30
Black	44
Asian	6
Two or More	20

White
192 (65.8%)
Black
44 (15.1%)
Hispanic
30 (10.3%)
Two or More
20 (6.8%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)

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:	WHEATLAND-CHILI CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(585)889-6298
Website:	http://www.wheatland.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 24

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 46