What is Title I?

Title 1 is a federal program authorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act or ESSA. 

 

What is a Title I School?

Title I schools receive extra federal funding to help students succeed in reading and math. Schools qualify for this funding when they have a high number of students who receive free or reduced-price meals. You may hear this called "Free and Reduced Meal Student or FARMS" eligibility. 

How does Title I help students?

Title I schools use the extra money to provide additional support, such as:

• Extra reading and math teachers
• Small group instruction or one-on-one tutoring
• Before-school, after-school, or summer learning programs
• Technology and learning materials
• Training for teachers to use the best teaching methods

Who gets Title I support?

Title I programs focus on students who need the most help to meet grade-level standards in reading and math. The goal is to close achievement gaps and ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

How can parents get involved?

Title I schools encourage parent and family participation through:

• Family engagement events and workshops
• Parent-teacher meetings about student progress
• Opportunities to give input on how Title I funds are used
• Resources to help support learning at home

What makes Title I different?

Title I funding is extra—it doesn't replace regular school funding. It's specifically designed to give students who are behind additional help to catch up and thrive academically.

 

 

The following elementary schools, listed with their FARMS (Free and Reduced Meals Students) rates, receive Title I funds and operate a Title I program: