BUILD ACADEMY

BUILD ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 427 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, BUILD ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BUILD ACADEMY, located at 340 Fougeron Street in Buffalo, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Buffalo City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for success in higher grades. By prioritizing core curriculum subjects alongside social-emotional learning, the academy aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its diverse student body.

As part of the larger Buffalo Public Schools system, BUILD ACADEMY benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to enhance student achievement and community engagement. The school encourages active involvement from families and the local community to help create a collaborative educational experience. Through its mission to "build" the potential of every child, the school focuses on creating a structured, inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact BUILD ACADEMY at (716) 816-4140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

340 FOUGERON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14211-1578
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BUILD ACADEMY is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, NY with about 427 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
427
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 427 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUILD ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.3%
Asian
4.4%
White
4.2%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Two or more races
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.