WILLIAM STREET SCHOOL

www.lancasterschools.org

1,274 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

William Street School, located at 5201 William Street in Lancaster, New York, serves as a key educational facility within the Lancaster Central School District. As a primary or intermediate-level school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school is integrated into a district that prioritizes community involvement and high educational standards, aiming to prepare its students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school benefits from its position within the Lancaster community, which is known for its strong focus on public education and student-centered initiatives. By utilizing the resources of the Lancaster Central School District, William Street School implements structured programs designed to meet diverse learning needs while encouraging social and emotional development. Families and community members interested in detailed information regarding academic calendars, specific grade-level programming, or district-wide policies can find further resources on the school’s official website at http://www.lancasterschools.org.

1,274

Total Students

98.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM STREET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,152
Hispanic	45
Black	21
Asian	25
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,152 (90.4%)
Hispanic
45 (3.5%)
Two or More
29 (2.3%)
Asian
25 (2.0%)
Black
21 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LANCASTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)686-3800
Website:	http://www.lancasterschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	1,274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	480
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Grade 4 392

Grade 5 424

Grade 6 456

Ungraded 2