HARRIET ROSS TUBMAN ACADEMY

www.buffaloschools.org

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Harriet Ross Tubman Academy (PS #31), located on Stanton Street in Buffalo, New York, is a public elementary school serving students within the Buffalo City School District. Named after the legendary abolitionist and humanitarian, the school aims to honor her legacy by fostering an environment centered on perseverance, excellence, and community service. As part of the district’s larger educational framework, the academy focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, ensuring students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school operates with a commitment to inclusivity and student success, offering various support systems to accommodate the diverse needs of its neighborhood population. In addition to core academics, Harriet Ross Tubman Academy typically integrates enrichment opportunities and character-building initiatives to nurture well-rounded learners. By utilizing resources provided by the Buffalo Public Schools, the academy works closely with families and the local community to create a structured and supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth.

550

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRIET ROSS TUBMAN ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	69
Black	241
Asian	202
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

Black
241 (43.8%)
Asian
202 (36.7%)
Hispanic
69 (12.5%)
White
19 (3.5%)
Two or More
16 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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)816-3780
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	538
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 45

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 62