PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED

PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 598 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

P.S. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, located at 874 Amherst Street in Buffalo, New York, is a notable public school within the Buffalo Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who famously designed Buffalo's historic park system. As a core component of the district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community engagement in a supportive, urban environment.

The school is part of the broader Buffalo Public Schools network, which serves a diverse student population across the city. Families interested in specific curriculum details, current enrollment procedures, or recent performance metrics can find comprehensive information, including school policies and academic calendars, by visiting the district’s official website at [www.buffaloschools.org](http://www.buffaloschools.org). P.S. 64 remains committed to fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere that prepares students for success as they transition through their primary education years.

For more information, contact PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED at (716) 816-3420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

874 AMHERST ST
BUFFALO, NY 14216
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PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, NY with about 598 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
598
Teachers:
40
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

* 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 598 students

White
50.3%
Black or African American
20.4%
Hispanic/Latino
20.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.