TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lackawannaschools.org

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Truman Elementary School is a public school located in Lackawanna, New York, serving students within the Lackawanna City School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience with a focus on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive environment for its young learners. As part of the broader district, it aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population by fostering a community-oriented approach to education.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional development. By utilizing district-wide resources and curricula, Truman Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong communication with families. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement, hosting various activities and initiatives that support the academic and personal success of every child enrolled.

357

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	52
Black	44
Asian	16
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

White
217 (60.8 %)
Hispanic
52 (14.6 %)
Black
44 (12.3 %)
Two or More
25 (7.0 %)
Asian
16 (4.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)821-5610
Website:	http://www.lackawannaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 89

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 3

Ungraded 1