PS 69 HOUGHTON ACADEMY

www.buffaloschools.org

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS 69 Houghton Academy, located on Clinton Street in Buffalo, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Buffalo Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the academy aims to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong partnerships with local families to ensure a holistic educational experience.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Houghton Academy places a significant emphasis on creating a positive and inclusive school culture. The administration and staff work collaboratively to provide students with extracurricular opportunities and resources that cater to their unique interests and needs. As part of the broader Buffalo Public Schools initiative, the academy is committed to high academic standards and the pursuit of excellence, striving to prepare its students to become productive, engaged citizens within their community.

455

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 69 HOUGHTON ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	68
Black	163
Asian	78
Two or More	34

Black
163 (35.8 %)
White
112 (24.6 %)
Asian
78 (17.1 %)
Hispanic
68 (14.9 %)
Two or More
34 (7.5 %)

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)816-4794
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
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 39

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 52