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Belle Sherman School

Ithaca, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · Ithaca City School District

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About Belle Sherman School

Belle Sherman School is a public school in Ithaca, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 347 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Ithaca. There are about 10 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (34.8 teachers in all). It is one of 12 schools in Ithaca City School District. Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Tompkins County. Within 5 miles there are 15 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	501 Mitchell St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone	(607) 274-2206
School district	Ithaca City School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	347
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34.8
Students per teacher	10
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Tompkins County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 361557001329). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Belle Sherman School serve?

Belle Sherman School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Belle Sherman School?

Belle Sherman School reported 347 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Sherman School?

About 10 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 347 students and 34.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Belle Sherman School a public or charter school?

Belle Sherman School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Belle Sherman School in?

Belle Sherman School is part of Ithaca City School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/ithaca-city-school-district/

Where is Belle Sherman School located?

Belle Sherman School is at 501 Mitchell St, Ithaca, NY 14850. The phone number is (607) 274-2206.

How many other schools are near Belle Sherman School?

There are 15 other schools within 5 miles of Belle Sherman School in our directory.