BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

www.buffaloschools.org

551 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Buffalo Elementary School of Technology (BEST), located at 414 South Division Street in Buffalo, New York, is a public school within the Buffalo Public Schools district. As its name suggests, the school maintains a specialized focus on integrating technology into its academic curriculum to prepare students for a digital-forward future. Serving an elementary-aged student population, the school aims to blend core foundational subjects—such as literacy and mathematics—with modern technological applications to enhance student engagement and critical thinking skills.

As part of a large urban school district, Buffalo Elementary School of Technology emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at fostering academic growth and community development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while leveraging educational tools that encourage collaboration and problem-solving. Families interested in specific programs, current enrollment policies, or school-wide initiatives can find additional information and contact details through the official Buffalo Public Schools district website at http://www.buffaloschools.org.

551

Total Students

50.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	47
Black	304
Asian	132
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Black
304 (55.3%)
Asian
132 (24.0%)
White
47 (8.5%)
Hispanic
47 (8.5%)
Two or More
19 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)816-3767
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 36

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 60

Ungraded 9

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	63
Grade 7	72
Grade 8	60
Ungraded	9

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	45.6%
Male	299	54.3%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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