D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS

www.buffaloschools.org

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

D’Youville-Porter Campus (School #3) is a Pre-K through 8th-grade institution located on Buffalo’s West Side. As a part of the Buffalo Public Schools district, it serves a highly diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic tapestry of the surrounding neighborhood. The school is known for its focus on inclusivity and community engagement, striving to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school through both academic rigor and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, D’Youville-Porter emphasizes the importance of community partnerships to enhance the student experience. The school frequently collaborates with local organizations and the nearby D’Youville University to offer enrichment opportunities and resources that extend beyond the classroom. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and the wider Buffalo community, the campus aims to empower its students to become successful, well-rounded citizens in an increasingly global society.

521

Total Students

60.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for D'YOUVILLE-PORTER CAMPUS
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	414
Black	60
Asian	17
Two or More	12

Hispanic
414 (79.5%)
Black
60 (11.5%)
White
18 (3.5%)
Asian
17 (3.3%)
Two or More
12 (2.3%)

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:	BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)816-3120
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
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 33

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 56