NEWFANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.newfane.wnyric.org

467 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Newfane Elementary School, located at 2909 Transit Rd in Newfane, New York, serves as a key educational institution within the Newfane Central School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of students in their early academic years. By prioritizing both rigorous curriculum standards and character development, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while encouraging a sense of community and personal growth.

The school is well-integrated into the broader regional educational network through the Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC), which supports its technological and administrative infrastructure. Through its official district website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and community members, providing resources, calendars, and updates on school events. As a neighborhood anchor, Newfane Elementary emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between educators, students, and families to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child can thrive.

467

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWFANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	14
Black	5
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
420 (89.9%)
Two or More
26 (5.6%)
Hispanic
14 (3.0%)
Black
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	NEWFANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)778-6376
Website:	http://www.newfane.wnyric.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 86

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 89