AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 55 Kings Highway in Amherst, New York, the Amherst Central School District is an active, traditional public school system serving the suburban community within the greater Buffalo-Cheektowaga metropolitan area. Operating across four designated school facilities, the district offers an inclusive educational continuum that spans from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as ungraded learning programs. Serving a vibrant student body of over 3,000 pupils, Amherst Central provides a supportive environment designed to nurture academic development, social growth, and college-and-career readiness from early childhood through high school graduation.

To ensure high-quality instruction and comprehensive operational support, the district maintains a robust professional workforce totaling over 1,067 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This staffing model includes approximately 540 FTE classroom teachers, 90 instructional aides, and nearly 437 support staff members, reflecting a deep investment in individualized attention and student services. As a thriving educational center in a large suburban setting, Amherst Central School District remains a vital hub for local families and a compelling model for educational researchers; further information regarding district initiatives and school programs can be accessed at www.amherstschools.org or by calling (716) 362-3000.
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Total Schools
3,033
Total Students
540.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,832
Hispanic205
Black456
Asian341
Two or More190
American Indian8
  • White
    1,832 (60.4%)
  • Black
    456 (15.0%)
  • Asian
    341 (11.2%)
  • Hispanic
    205 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    190 (6.3%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:3,033*
Teachers (FTE):540.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 4 Schools