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Lorraine Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
71 Lorraine Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 · (716) 816-4809 · Part of Buffalo City School District
Students
638
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Lorraine Elementary School
- Math proficiency 19 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 62.6%
Location
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71 Lorraine Ave, Buffalo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K51
Kindergarten70
Grade 165
Grade 258
Grade 358
Grade 460
Grade 557
Grade 655
Grade 779
Grade 861
Ungraded24
Enrollment over time
732’20
723’21
699’22
669’23
638’24
Down 12.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 39%Black 24%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 11%Asian 7%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.