Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School 17-enrico Fermi ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 17-enrico Fermi's student population of 602 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
School 17-enrico Fermi ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 17-enrico Fermi is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4344 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
68%
30%
Black
23%
15%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rochester City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 17-enrico Fermi's ranking?
School 17-enrico Fermi is ranked #4344 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 17-enrico Fermi?
602 students attend School 17-enrico Fermi.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of School 17-enrico Fermi students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 17-enrico Fermi?
School 17-enrico Fermi has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 17-enrico Fermi offer ?
School 17-enrico Fermi offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 17-enrico Fermi part of?
School 17-enrico Fermi is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 17-enrico Fermi located?
School 17-enrico Fermi is located in the Charles House Area Council neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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