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Fall Creek Elementary School

202 KING STITHACA, NY 14850

About Fall Creek Elementary School

Fall Creek Elementary is a lively, community-centered school with an inviting school culture and amply caring teachers, making it a good choice among Elementary Schools in New York. With a close-knit school culture and a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio, students receive individualized learning experiences. The school performs at around 27% proficiency in math and around 37% proficiency in reading, while offering students an environment that supports continued growth, inclusivity, and creativity in all grades. With a location in the center of Ithaca, Fall Creek Elementary has a strong connection with the community and involved parents. In the Fall Creek neighborhood, the median price of homes is around $435,000, which gives families quality education and surrounding amenities. Fall Creek Elementary continues to be established in the realm of Elementary Schools in New York, while maintaining a focus on their students' well-being and academic growth.

Fall Creek Elementary School Contact Information

Address

202 KING STITHACA, NY 14850

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Phone

(607) 274-2214

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 37% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
218
Total Students
$67568
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 82 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fall Creek Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 68.1%
Asian 5.2%
Hispanic 8.6%
Black 3.9%
Two+ Races 13.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
68.1%
Asian
5.2%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
3.9%
Two+ Races
13.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 218
43.5%
95 Female
56.5%
123 Male

Student Population

218 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Fall Creek Elementary School in Ithaca showcases its inclusive co-teaching approach in English Language Arts and features updates from the December 2024 e-Insider newsletter, including the district’s new Climate Action Plan Resolution.

FAQ

Q1: What are the ways that Fall Creek Elementary gets parents engaged?

A: Fall Creek Elementary love to have parents volunteer, attend PTA meetings, and participate in school activities. Parent engagement is a great way to support your child’s education!

Q2: Are there any after-school activities in Fall Creek Elementary?

A: Yes! Fall Creek Elementary offer a variety of clubs, music, art and other programs that help children extend their learning outside the classroom.

Q3: Is Fall Creek Elementary safe for Kids?

A: Student safety is our top priority and we accomplish this by securing our doors, having safety plans in place, having adults supervising the playground and staff trained for emergencies.

Q4: Does the school have any special programs?

A: Yes, Fall Creek Elementary a Title I program, STEAM activities, and other programs that support all types of learners.

Q5: How does the school monitor student progress?

A: Teachers can monitor progress with student attendance, grades and classroom participation. Teachers also use online platforms to meet individual students' needs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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