Court Street Elementary School

Court Street Elementary School serves 291 students in kindergarten through third grade in Lancaster, New York. With 28 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial early learning years. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.6 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 85th percentile among New York elementary schools at #724 out of 4,758 schools statewide.

Students show solid achievement in foundational skills, with 63% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 60% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. Court Street Elementary operates in an affluent suburban community where the median household income reaches $95,283 and home values average $246,100. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a well-educated population, with 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 3.5%.

The school's focus on early elementary education positions students well for their continued academic journey, building essential literacy and numeracy skills in a supportive environment. Court Street Elementary is situated in Lancaster's large suburban setting within Erie County, serving families in this established Western New York community.