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SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON

145 MIDLAND AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14621ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
369
Students
Total enrolled
$37,907
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 164% vs nat'l
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 21% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 369 students in grades PK–06 in ROCHESTER, New York.
164% above average funding
District spends $37,907 per pupil, 164% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON is a mid-sized elementary in ROCHESTER, New York, serving grades PK–06 with 369 students. The district invests $37,907 per student — 164% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 94% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON

369
Total Students
12.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
94%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution182 male · 187 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility94%
National avg 52% · 348 students
Student Composition
36%
54%
White4%
Hispanic / Latino36%
Black54%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 362475003410

Academic Outcomes at SCHOOL 39-ANDREW J TOWNSON

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 7th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 14621

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$37,907Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$37,907
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$16,679
Student Support$7,202
Administration$4,549
Operations$5,686
Other$3,791
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $37,907 spent per student, an estimated $16,793 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
State government
64.3%
Local (property tax)
11.3%
Federal programs
24.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $37,907/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 94% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SCHOOL 33-JOHN JAMES AUDUBONANNA MURRAY-DOUGLASS ACADEMYSCHOOL 17-ENRICO FERMISCHOOL 50-HELEN BARRETT MONTGOMERY
+16 more
↓
Middle
DR. ALICE HOLLOWAY YOUNG SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
↓
High School
EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOLSCHOOL OF THE ARTSFRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOLNORTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyMonroe County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (585)467-8816
NCES ID: 362475003410
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ROCHESTER seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
EDISON CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
1,233 students · 09–12
● 43 opp91% FRL
High
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
1,066 students · 07–12
● 36 opp69% FRL
High
FRANKLIN UPPER SCHOOL
969 students · 09–12
● 34 opp
Elem
SCHOOL 33-JOHN JAMES AUDUBON
963 students · PK–06
● 50 opp93% FRL
Other
SCHOOL 58-WORLD OF INQUIRY SCHOOL
951 students · PK–12
● 31 opp79% FRL
High
NORTHEAST COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
778 students · 09–12
● 44 opp93% FRL
Elem
ANNA MURRAY-DOUGLASS ACADEMY
757 students · PK–08
85% FRL
High
EAST UPPER HIGH SCHOOL
753 students · 09–12
● 50 opp85% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
145 MIDLAND AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.