WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WATERFRONT 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 860 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 60 teachers, WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.
WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 95 Fourth Street in Buffalo, New York, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Buffalo Public Schools district. Situated in the city’s downtown waterfront area, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in the elementary grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.
As part of the larger Buffalo public school system, Waterfront Elementary follows the district’s core curriculum while offering various programs designed to engage young learners. The school places a high value on community involvement and school-family partnerships, often utilizing its urban location to provide unique extracurricular opportunities. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district resources through the official Buffalo Public Schools website.
For more information, contact WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (716) 816-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUFFALO, NY 14202-2697
(716) 816-3900
http://www.buffaloschools.org
WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, NY with about 860 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 860
- Teachers:
- 60.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 860 students
- Black or African American
- 43.1%
- Asian
- 20.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.7%
- White
- 12.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.