City: | Romulus |
State: | New York |
Zipcode: | 14541 |
Type: | Public |
Grades: | PreK–12 |
Students: | 435 (2020–2021) |
Teachers: | 45.0 |
Staff: | 51.0 |
Ratio: | 9.67:1 |
The Romulus Central School District is a public school district in New York State that serves approximately 600 students in 88sqmi in the towns of Romulus, Fayette, MacDougal, East Varick and West Varick in Seneca County with a staff of 100 and a budget of $8 million ($13171 per student).[1] [2] [3]
The average class size is 17 students (elementary), 23 students (secondary).[1] [3] The student-teacher ratio is 11:1.[1] [2] [4]
The district motto is "the small school with a BIG idea".[5]
Martin Rotz is the superintendent of schools.
In 1937, a public vote formed Romulus Central School, consolidating more than 12 one-room schoolhouses.[5]
The Board of Education (BOE) consists of 7 members, who serve rotating 3-year terms, and a district clerk. Elections are held each May for board members and to vote on the School District Budget.
Current board members (January 2012) are:[6]
The district operates one school building, combining a PreK-6 elementary school with a 7-12 secondary school in Romulus, New York. The principal is Christopher Puylara.
The district's 95% graduation rate exceeds the State Standard of 55%.[3]