INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

www.buffaloschools.org

933 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The **International School** (also known as School #45) is a public elementary school located on the West Side of Buffalo, New York. As 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 commitment to inclusive education, offering specialized support for English Language Learners (ELLs) and refugee families to ensure that students from all backgrounds have equitable access to academic success.

The school’s mission focuses on fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth in a welcoming environment. By emphasizing global awareness and community involvement, the International School aims to prepare its students to become responsible citizens in a multicultural society. Through the district’s official portal, parents and community members can access resources regarding the school’s curriculum, upcoming events, and district-wide initiatives designed to support student achievement and parent engagement.

933

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	81
Black	349
Asian	324
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
349 (37.4%)
Asian
324 (34.7%)
White
146 (15.6%)
Hispanic
81 (8.7%)
Two or More
31 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)816-3300
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	933
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	892
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 51

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 107

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 91

Ungraded 26