LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LORRAINE ELEMENTARY 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 791 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 58 teachers, LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 71 Lorraine Avenue in Buffalo, New York, is a public school operating under the Buffalo Public Schools district. Serving students in the South Buffalo area, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on fostering a community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers to achieve grade-level milestones.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet New York State educational standards, incorporating a blend of traditional instruction and resources aimed at student growth. In addition to daily academic coursework, the institution often promotes involvement in extracurricular activities and parental engagement to ensure holistic development. For families seeking detailed information on registration, school calendars, specific academic programs, or district-wide policies, the official Buffalo Public Schools website serves as the primary resource for current news and announcements regarding the school.

For more information, contact LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (716) 816-4809 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

71 LORRAINE AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14220
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LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, NY with about 791 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
791
Teachers:
58.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 791 students

White
44.8%
Black or African American
31.5%
Hispanic/Latino
15.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.