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Truman Elementary School

15 Inner Dr
Buffalo, NY 14218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Truman Elementary School serves 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Truman Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Truman Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
15%
29%
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Black
12%
16%
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White
61%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Truman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Truman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Truman Elementary School often compared to?
Truman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Truman Elementary School?
357 students attend Truman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Truman Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman Elementary School?
Truman Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Truman Elementary School offer ?
Truman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Truman Elementary School part of?
Truman Elementary School is part of Lackawanna City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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