Overview
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 772 students. It is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictBUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36029
CityBUFFALO
ZIP14210
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360585004506
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment772
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino17.4%
Black / African American8.0%
Asian24.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native42.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %91%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)