LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.buffaloschools.org

699 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lorraine Elementary School, located at 71 Lorraine Avenue in Buffalo, New York, is a public school operating under the Buffalo Public Schools district. Serving students in the South Buffalo area, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on fostering a community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers to achieve grade-level milestones.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet New York State educational standards, incorporating a blend of traditional instruction and resources aimed at student growth. In addition to daily academic coursework, the institution often promotes involvement in extracurricular activities and parental engagement to ensure holistic development. For families seeking detailed information on registration, school calendars, specific academic programs, or district-wide policies, the official Buffalo Public Schools website serves as the primary resource for current news and announcements regarding the school.

699

Total Students

63.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	115
Black	170
Asian	50
Two or More	67
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
291 (41.6 %)
Black
170 (24.3 %)
Hispanic
115 (16.5 %)
Two or More
67 (9.6 %)
Asian
50 (7.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)816-4809
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
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 45

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 63

Ungraded 21