SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTHSIDE 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 1,094 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 92 teachers, SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.

SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 430 Southside Parkway in Buffalo, New York, is a public school operating under the Buffalo Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the overall growth of its young learners. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for future educational success while addressing the diverse needs of its student population within the Buffalo area.

As part of the Buffalo Public Schools system, the institution focuses on aligning its instructional practices with district-wide standards to ensure that all students have access to a quality education. Through its official website, the school maintains a link to the broader district resources, providing families with important information regarding school policies, academic programs, and community engagement opportunities. Southside Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of its neighborhood, encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

For more information, contact SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (716) 816-4818 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

430 SOUTHSIDE PKWY
BUFFALO, NY 14210
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SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, NY with about 1,094 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,094
Teachers:
92.05
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 1,094 students

White
48.6%
Black or African American
22.9%
Hispanic/Latino
15.1%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian
5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.