BENNETT PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL

www.buffaloschools.org

612 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bennett Park Montessori School, located at 342 Clinton Street in Buffalo, New York, is a unique public magnet school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Buffalo Public Schools district, it distinguishes itself by implementing the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes child-centered, hands-on learning, self-directed activity, and collaborative play. The school is designed to foster both intellectual and social development, utilizing mixed-age classrooms that allow students to progress at their own pace while building a strong sense of community.

The school's academic environment is structured around the Montessori method, which focuses on developing students’ independence, critical thinking, and respect for others within a prepared environment. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, Bennett Park aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-prepared for high school and beyond. Families interested in enrollment or seeking detailed information on the school's specific programs and district requirements can visit their official page on the Buffalo Public Schools website.

612

Total Students

63.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENNETT PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	102
Black	302
Asian	23
Two or More	59
American Indian	1

Black
302 (49.4%)
White
124 (20.3%)
Hispanic
102 (16.7%)
Two or More
59 (9.7%)
Asian
23 (3.8%)
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)816-4603
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
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 100

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 40

Grade 8 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BENNETT PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	100
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	52
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	40
Grade 8	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BENNETT PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	332	54.2%
Male	279	45.6%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)