WINDERMERE BLVD SCHOOL

www.amherstschools.org

738 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Windermere Boulevard School is a public elementary school located in Amherst, New York, and serves as part of the Amherst Central School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to children in the early grades, providing a nurturing environment designed to build a strong educational foundation. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for the subsequent levels of their schooling within the district.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Windermere Boulevard School is highly regarded for its collaborative community culture, which encourages strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school actively promotes a supportive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and inclusion, ensuring that each student feels valued and motivated to succeed. With its location in the Amherst community, the school benefits from the district's reputation for high standards and resources, making it a focal point for families seeking a rigorous yet supportive elementary education experience.

738

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WINDERMERE BLVD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	62
Black	179
Asian	116
Two or More	54

White
327 (44.3%)
Black
179 (24.3%)
Asian
116 (15.7%)
Hispanic
62 (8.4%)
Two or More
54 (7.3%)

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:	AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)362-4100
Website:	http://www.amherstschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 35

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 138