COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53

COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 434 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 38 teachers, COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53, located on Roehrer Avenue in Buffalo, New York, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Buffalo Public Schools district. As a "Community School," the institution is designed to function as a neighborhood hub, integrating academic instruction with various support services aimed at fostering student success, family engagement, and community wellness. The school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that addresses the holistic needs of its students, often collaborating with local partners to provide resources that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting.

The school is committed to the Buffalo Public Schools' mission of academic excellence, striving to ensure that all students reach their full potential through a structured curriculum and an emphasis on personal and intellectual growth. By prioritizing strong relationships between educators, students, and families, COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53 aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and community pride. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, enrollment information, or the latest school-wide initiatives, the Buffalo Public Schools website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative resources.

For more information, contact COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53 at (716) 816-3330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

329 ROEHRER AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14208
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COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53 is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, NY with about 434 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
434
Teachers:
38.02
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 434 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53 is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 81% of the student body.

Black or African American
80.6%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Asian
4.1%
White
2.8%
Two or more races
2.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.