Truman Elementary School

15 Inner Dr, Lackawanna, NY 14218 | (716) 827-6741
  • Grades: PK-2
  • Student Enrollment: 531
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 531 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-2
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Maureen Fernandez
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 531
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 37.4
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.2
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 257 (48.4%)
  • Females: 274 (51.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 63 (11.9%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 325 (61.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 388 (73.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Truman Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.4%
Black7413.9%
Asian20.4%
Hispanic458.5%
White40876.8%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Truman Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten10620.0%
Kindergarten13525.4%
1st Grade14527.3%
2nd Grade14527.3%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 81-90%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
92.0%
District:
91.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
3.0%
District:
10.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
5.0%
District:
6.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
11.0%
District:
11.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
3.0%
District:
5.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Truman Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on December 06, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • All 3 of my children attend Truman. I love the teachers and support staff. The principal is very dedicated to the education and motivating the students to strive to do their best.

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