Summary:
The Cortland City School District in New York is home to two elementary schools: Franklyn S Barry Primary School (grades PK-2) and Fe Smith Intermediate School (grades 3-4). Both schools face significant challenges, with consistently low statewide rankings and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Franklyn S Barry Primary School has a relatively high enrollment of 429 students, but its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 2 stars to 1 star. The school has a high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 57.81% and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 12.2. Fe Smith Intermediate School, on the other hand, has a smaller enrollment of 271 students and an even higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 64.58%. The school's statewide ranking has consistently been low, with 0 stars in the most recent year and 1 star in the previous two years.
Despite the challenges faced by both schools, the Cortland City School District appears to be allocating significant resources, with per-student spending well above the state average. However, this increased spending does not seem to be translating into improved student outcomes. The smaller student-teacher ratios, especially at Fe Smith Intermediate School, could be an asset if leveraged effectively, but the district will need to address the underlying factors, such as socioeconomic disparities and academic performance, to provide a high-quality education to its elementary school students.
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