Truman Elementary School (2025 Ranking)

Truman Elementary School

15 Inner Dr
Buffalo, NY 14218

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Truman Elementary School serves 406 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Truman Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

406 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Truman Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Truman Elementary School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The of Truman Elementary School is 0.56, 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

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Truman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

14%

30%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Truman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

10%

16%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Truman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

64%

40%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Truman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.56

0.72

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

Yes

Eligible for

71%

54%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Lackawanna City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý 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?

406 students attend Truman Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Truman Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

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 (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education