At a glance
Reported students
416
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
421
Walt Disney School: 416 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Walt Disney School
Walt Disney School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rochester. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Gates Chili Central School District. NCES reports 416 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.5%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Walt Disney School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.3%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black15.1%
- Asian4.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gates Chili Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Paul Road School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
426 reported students
Neil Armstrong School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
400 reported students
Florence Brasser School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Gates Chili Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
838 reported students
Gates Chili High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,134 reported students
Public schools near Walt Disney School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Brasser School Elementary · Gates Chili Central School District | KG–05 | 384 | 1.8 mi |
| Neil Armstrong School Elementary · Gates Chili Central School District | KG–05 | 400 | 1.9 mi |
| Paul Road School Elementary · Gates Chili Central School District | KG–05 | 426 | 2.5 mi |
| William C Munn School Elementary · Spencerport Central School District | PK–05 | 351 | 2.7 mi |
| Chestnut Ridge Elementary School Elementary · Churchville-Chili Central School District | PK–04 | 569 | 3.8 mi |
| Canal View Elementary School Elementary · Spencerport Central School District | PK–05 | 434 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walt Disney School
What grades does Walt Disney School serve?
Walt Disney School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gates Chili Central School District.
How many students attend Walt Disney School?
Walt Disney School reported 416 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 412 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walt Disney School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 416 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Walt Disney School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walt Disney School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gates Chili Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walt Disney School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Walt Disney School in?
Walt Disney School is part of Gates Chili Central School District, based in Rochester, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walt Disney School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Florence Brasser School (1.8 mi), Neil Armstrong School (1.9 mi), Paul Road School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.