MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL

MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 447 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 43 teachers, MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

The Marva J. Daniel Futures Preparatory School, located on Carlton Street in Buffalo, New York, serves as a specialized component of the Buffalo Public Schools district. The institution is designed to provide a supportive and structured educational environment for students who may require alternative pathways to academic success. By focusing on individualized attention and a tailored curriculum, the school aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve their attendance, and remain on track toward graduation and long-term personal development.

As part of the broader district mission, Futures Preparatory emphasizes not only academic achievement but also social-emotional growth and career readiness. The school typically caters to students who benefit from smaller class settings and a more intensive support system than what is traditionally found in large, comprehensive high schools. Through partnerships and focused instructional strategies, the school strives to empower its student body to regain momentum in their education and transition successfully into post-secondary life or the workforce.

For more information, contact MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL at (716) 816-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

295 CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14204-1197
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MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, NY with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
447
Teachers:
43
NSLP Status:1
No
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 447 students

Black or African American
66.9%
Hispanic/Latino
13.6%
White
9.6%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.