Theodore Roosevelt School

2495 William St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Theodore Roosevelt School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Theodore Roosevelt School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt School is 0.61, which is less 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
14%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
29%
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Black
12%
16%
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White
59%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
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.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt 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
39%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Theodore Roosevelt School often compared to?
Theodore Roosevelt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt School?
328 students attend Theodore Roosevelt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Theodore Roosevelt School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore Roosevelt School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt School is part of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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