Indian Landing Elementary School

The Rochester Indian Landing Elementary School has 538 students in grades K-5 and is an excellent elementary school option in the area. The school has 52 full-time teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 10:1; the small size allows for more individualized learning opportunities. According to recent state assessment scores, about 68% of the students were proficient in math, which is well above the state averages, and just over half, or 53% of students, were benchmark readers, ranking it in the top 30% of school sites.

The student demographic reports approximately 18% minority (majority being Hispanic), and about 22% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, which is below state averages. The very welcoming staff does an excellent job supporting students and academic achievement, as evidenced in testing.

?With an involved staff and students, the community formed by the school through student programs (e.g., broadcast announcements, service clubs) and activities is apparent. Homes in Brighton—a nearby residential area—have a median sales price of a little under $463,000, reflecting the stable and desirable community surrounding Indian Landing.

Indian Landing may be utilizing ThingLink for interactive learning experiences, Thinglink which allows the creation of engaging scenarios with hotspots on images, videos, and even virtual reality content.

1. What are the hours for Indian Landing Elementary School?

Ans. School begins at 8:50 AM and ends at 3:25 PM. Staff are available to supervise students from 8:40 AM until 8:50 AM. The school recommends that students arrive to school between 8:40 AM and 8:50 AM.

2. How will I be updated with upcoming school events and announcements?

Ans. Parents should follow the school's social media accounts and newsletters to promote school events and important notices.

3. How does the school view student learning?

Ans. Indian Landing believes the school should focus on supporting and engaging students in their education while asking students to reflect, investigate, and explore information in order to achieve personal and academic success.

4. How can parents be active in their child's education?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to be involved in school events organized by the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and serve on Shared Decision Making Teams.

5. What extracurricular programming is available for students?

Ans. The school has clubs and programs available that give students the opportunity to strengthen skills outside the classroom.