SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.buffaloschools.org

862 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Southside Elementary School, located at 430 Southside Parkway in Buffalo, New York, is a public school operating under the Buffalo Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the overall growth of its young learners. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for future educational success while addressing the diverse needs of its student population within the Buffalo area.

As part of the Buffalo Public Schools system, the institution focuses on aligning its instructional practices with district-wide standards to ensure that all students have access to a quality education. Through its official website, the school maintains a link to the broader district resources, providing families with important information regarding school policies, academic programs, and community engagement opportunities. Southside Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of its neighborhood, encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

862

Total Students

85.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	178
Black	207
Asian	53
Two or More	76
American Indian	2

White
346 (40.1 %)
Black
207 (24.0 %)
Hispanic
178 (20.6 %)
Two or More
76 (8.8 %)
Asian
53 (6.1 %)
American Indian
2 (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)816-4818
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	704
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 61

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 111

Ungraded 27