Below Average
#4194 of 4,742 schools in NY
School 16-john Walton Spencer
Elementary School · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
321 POST AVE, Rochester, NY 14619
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher
13.1:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher
13.1:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,194 of 4,742
In Rochester
#76 of 108
public schools
In district
#23 of 45
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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School 16-john Walton Spencer
Elementary School in Rochester · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About School 16-john Walton Spencer
School 16-john Walton Spencer is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. School 16-john Walton Spencer serves approximately 353 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. School 16-john Walton Spencer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,194 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for School 16-john Walton Spencer show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 3.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
53% of students at School 16-john Walton Spencer were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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School 16-john Walton Spencer — Students at School 16-john Walton Spencer score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.0/10.
How School 16-john Walton Spencer Compares
See how School 16-john Walton Spencer performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
321 POST AVE, Rochester, NY 14619
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School 16-john Walton Spencer may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TRUE NORTH ROCHESTER PREP-WEST CAMP (rated 6.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DR WALTER COOPER ACADEMY (rated 5.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SCHOOL 4-GEORGE MATHER FORBES (rated 4.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Rochester, see our Rochester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14619 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,345
Median Home Value
$112,500
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
Population
14,223
College Educated
31.3%
Homeownership
60.9%
Avg Commute
17.4 min
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Median Age
36.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School 16-john Walton Spencer
What grades does School 16-john Walton Spencer serve?
School 16-john Walton Spencer serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend School 16-john Walton Spencer?
School 16-john Walton Spencer has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 16-john Walton Spencer?
The student-teacher ratio at School 16-john Walton Spencer is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School 16-john Walton Spencer rank in NY?
School 16-john Walton Spencer ranks #4,194 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School 16-john Walton Spencer's MySchoolScout rating?
School 16-john Walton Spencer has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at School 16-john Walton Spencer?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School 16-john Walton Spencer has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 8% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is School 16-john Walton Spencer a charter school?
No, School 16-john Walton Spencer is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School 16-john Walton Spencer a Title I school?
No, School 16-john Walton Spencer is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School 16-john Walton Spencer?
83.9% of students at School 16-john Walton Spencer qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.7%
- Phone
- (585) 235-1272
Resources & Links
District
ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 22,164
- Schools in District
- 46
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,307
- District Rank
- #23 of 45
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