Below Average
#4054 of 4,742 schools in NY
Southside Elementary School
Elementary School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
430 SOUTHSIDE PKWY, Buffalo, NY 14210
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southside Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southside Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,059
Median home value
$124,300
Median rent
$925/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
45.8%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 27 Hillery Park AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| PS 69 Houghton AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Lorraine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| South Buffalo Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 905 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Buffalo City School District
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #46 of 59
- District spending per student
- $30,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southside Elementary School is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southside Elementary School
Southside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 809 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,054 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southside Elementary School
What grades does Southside Elementary School serve?
Southside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Southside Elementary School?
Southside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southside Elementary School rank in NY?
Southside Elementary School ranks #4,054 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Southside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southside Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southside Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southside Elementary School a charter school?
No, Southside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southside Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Southside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southside Elementary School?
89.0% of students at Southside Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.1%
- Phone
- (716) 816-4818
- Area population (ZIP 14210)
- 15,454
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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