DR A PANTOJA COMM SCH EXCLLNCE -#18

www.buffaloschools.org

443 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Dr. A. Pantoja Community School #18, located on West Avenue in Buffalo, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Buffalo Public Schools district. As a dedicated community school, the institution emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to support not only the academic achievement of its students but also their overall well-being and social development. The school works to cultivate a welcoming environment that bridges the gap between classroom learning and neighborhood resources, fostering strong connections with families and local stakeholders.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for future success while honoring the diverse cultural heritage of its student body. By utilizing a community-school model, Dr. A. Pantoja #18 integrates various support services, enrichment programs, and parent engagement initiatives to create a robust educational ecosystem. Their mission centers on high expectations and academic excellence, striving to ensure that every student has the tools and emotional support necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

443

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR A PANTOJA COMM SCH EXCLLNCE -#18
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	94
Black	150
Asian	154
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
154 (34.8 %)
Black
150 (33.9 %)
Hispanic
94 (21.2 %)
White
27 (6.1 %)
Two or More
16 (3.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)816-3160
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 49