School Overview
Harvey Austin School (#97), located on Sycamore Street in Buffalo, New York, is a public school operating under the Buffalo Public Schools district. It serves students in the surrounding community with a focus on fostering academic growth and personal development within a structured educational environment. The school is committed to the district’s mission of providing equitable opportunities for all learners, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for success in later grades.

As part of the Buffalo Public Schools system, Harvey Austin School benefits from the district's broader initiatives, including access to specialized programming, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school works closely with families and the local community to create a supportive culture that values achievement, inclusivity, and student engagement. For the most current information regarding academic calendars, specific programs, or enrollment procedures, families are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.buffaloschools.org](http://www.buffaloschools.org).
487
Total Students
56.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARVEY AUSTIN SCHOOL #97
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic45
Black255
Asian154
Two or More18
American Indian3
  • Black
    255 (52.4%)
  • Asian
    154 (31.6%)
  • Hispanic
    45 (9.2%)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.7%)
  • White
    12 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
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)816-4460
Website: http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 464
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 52
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 50
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 49
Ungraded 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARVEY AUSTIN SCHOOL #97
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten52
Kindergarten47
Grade 149
Grade 242
Grade 343
Grade 444
Grade 538
Grade 650
Grade 754
Grade 849
Ungraded19
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARVEY AUSTIN SCHOOL #97
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21844.8%
Male26955.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)