RONALD PEOPLES SCHOOL OF SCHOLARS (THE)

www.buffaloschools.org

269 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

PS 82, also known as the **Hammond Extended Elementary School**, is a public school located in the University District of Buffalo, New York. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates under the Buffalo Public Schools district. Its mission focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the preparation of students for success in high school and beyond.

As an extended-school-day facility, PS 82 provides students with additional instructional time and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich their educational experience. The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and maintains a curriculum that aligns with New York State standards, utilizing a variety of resources to support diverse learning styles. Through its partnership with the district and local families, PS 82 strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student achievement and lifelong learning.

269

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RONALD PEOPLES SCHOOL OF SCHOLARS (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	20
Black	186
Asian	42
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
186 (69.1%)
Asian
42 (15.6%)
Hispanic
20 (7.4%)
Two or More
10 (3.7%)
White
9 (3.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)816-4070
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
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 54

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 33

Ungraded 19