BIG TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BIG TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FRONTIER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HAMBURG, NY with about 484 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 40 teachers, BIG TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

BIG TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Hamburg, New York, is a key component of the Frontier Central School District. Serving students in the suburban community south of Buffalo, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its mission focuses on the holistic development of children, emphasizing core academic excellence alongside the social-emotional growth necessary to prepare students for their future educational journeys within the district.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Frontier Central School District community, utilizing the district's extensive resources and curriculum standards to ensure consistent educational quality. Through its official website, Big Tree Elementary maintains strong communication with families, providing information on school events, academic policies, and district-wide initiatives. As a neighborhood anchor, the school prides itself on building partnerships between teachers, parents, and students to create a welcoming atmosphere conducive to lifelong learning.

For more information, contact BIG TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (716) 926-1740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

S 4460 BAY VIEW RD
HAMBURG, NY 14075-1335
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BIG TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HAMBURG, NY with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
484
Teachers:
40
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 484 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.4%
Two or more races
6.0%
Hispanic/Latino
4.8%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
1.2%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.