INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

www.buffaloschools.org

981 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The **International School** (also known as School #45) is a public elementary school located on the West Side of Buffalo, New York. As part of the Buffalo Public Schools district, it serves a highly diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic tapestry of the surrounding neighborhood. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, offering specialized support for English Language Learners (ELLs) and refugee families to ensure that students from all backgrounds have equitable access to academic success.

The school’s mission focuses on fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth in a welcoming environment. By emphasizing global awareness and community involvement, the International School aims to prepare its students to become responsible citizens in a multicultural society. Through the district’s official portal, parents and community members can access resources regarding the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, and district-wide initiatives designed to support student achievement and parent engagement.

981

Total Students

86.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	81
Black	370
Asian	342
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
370 (37.7 %)
Asian
342 (34.9 %)
White
155 (15.8 %)
Hispanic
81 (8.3 %)
Two or More
29 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)816-3300
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	892
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 70

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 124

Grade 8 114

Ungraded 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	111
Grade 6	91
Grade 7	124
Grade 8	114
Ungraded	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	442	45.1%
Male	539	54.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 503 Students

113 LAFAYETTE AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14213 (0.4 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th