Southside Elementary School

430 Southside Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 862 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Southside Elementary School's student population of 862 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
862 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Southside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3930 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
21%
29%
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Black
24%
16%
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White
40%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Southside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southside Elementary School's ranking?
Southside Elementary School is ranked #3930 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
862 students attend Southside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Southside Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southside Elementary School offer ?
Southside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside Elementary School part of?
Southside Elementary School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Southside Elementary School located?
Southside Elementary School is located in the Seneca neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Seneca.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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