PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED

www.buffaloschools.org

558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

P.S. 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, located at 874 Amherst Street in Buffalo, New York, is a notable public school within the Buffalo Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of the renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who famously designed Buffalo's historic park system. As a core component of the district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community engagement in a supportive, urban environment.

The school is part of the broader Buffalo Public Schools network, which serves a diverse student population across the city. Families interested in specific curriculum details, current enrollment procedures, or recent performance metrics can find comprehensive information, including school policies and academic calendars, by visiting the district’s official website at [www.buffaloschools.org](http://www.buffaloschools.org). P.S. 64 remains committed to fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere that prepares students for success as they transition through their primary education years.

558

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	101
Black	100
Asian	32
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
294 (52.7 %)
Hispanic
101 (18.1 %)
Black
100 (17.9 %)
Asian
32 (5.7 %)
Two or More
30 (5.4 %)
American Indian
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)816-3420
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
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 29

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 117

Ungraded 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	102
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	117
Ungraded	7

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	295	52.9%
Male	263	47.1%

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