BOSTON VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.hamburgschools.org

212 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Boston Valley Elementary School is a public school located in Hamburg, New York, serving students in the Hamburg Central School District. Situated in a rural-suburban setting on Back Creek Road, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, aiming to support both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its young learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hamburg Central School District, which prioritizes innovation, inclusivity, and academic excellence. By leveraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, Boston Valley strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school provides consistent communication and resources through its official district portal, reinforcing its role as a key institution in the Hamburg area.

212

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOSTON VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
199 (93.9%)
Two or More
6 (2.8%)
Hispanic
5 (2.4%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (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:	HAMBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)646-3240
Website:	http://www.hamburgschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 38

Ungraded 1