PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY

www.buffaloschools.org

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

PS 27 Hillery Park Academy is a public elementary school located in the South Buffalo neighborhood, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Buffalo Public Schools district, the academy is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment where educators work to prepare students for high school success and long-term academic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hillery Park Academy places a strong focus on community involvement and character building. The school utilizes its location on Pawnee Parkway to engage with the surrounding Buffalo community, encouraging family participation and partnerships to enhance the student experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.

481

Total Students

55.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	75
Black	165
Asian	36
Two or More	48

Black
165 (34.3%)
White
157 (32.6%)
Hispanic
75 (15.6%)
Two or More
48 (10.0%)
Asian
36 (7.5%)

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)816-4770
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
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 35

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 43

Ungraded 13