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#3145 of 4,742 schools in NY
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Truman Elementary School
Elementary School · LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
15 INNER DR, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,145 of 4,742
In Lackawanna
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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About Truman Elementary School
Truman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lackawanna, NY, part of LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Truman Elementary School serves approximately 406 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Truman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,145 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 4.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Truman Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
66% of students at Truman Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Truman Elementary School Compares
See how Truman Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
15 INNER DR, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Truman Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BAKER ACADEMY (rated 7.8/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WINDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Orchard Park), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lackawanna, see our Lackawanna schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LACKAWANNA MIDDLE SCHOOL Lackawanna | 0.8 mi | 3.3 |
| LACKAWANNA HIGH SCHOOL Lackawanna | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| MARTIN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lackawanna | 1.0 mi | 3.5 |
| BLASDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Blasdell | 1.2 mi | 3.3 |
| GLOBAL CONCEPTS CHARTER SCHOOL Lackawanna | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Lackawanna | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| WINDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Orchard Park | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Buffalo | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| BAKER ACADEMY Lackawanna | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
| WINCHESTER-POTTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Seneca | 2.1 mi | 3.9 |
| WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Seneca | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| DISCOVERY SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.4 mi | 4.3 |
| ALLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Seneca | 1.9 mi | 5.3 |
| WESTERN NEW YORK MARITIME CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.5 mi | 5.1 |
| WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL West Seneca | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| MOUNT MERCY ACADEMY Buffalo | 2.8 mi | 7.2 |
| LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.9 mi | 5.2 |
| BISHOP TIMON-ST JUDE HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo | 3.0 mi | 6.2 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL West Seneca | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL West Seneca | 2.9 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,484
Median Home Value
$135,000
Median Rent
$829/mo
Population
20,661
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
55.2%
Avg Commute
20 min
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Median Age
38.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Alexander, NY | 5.5 |
| ANN G MCGUINNESS ELEMENTAR SCHOOL Endicott, NY | 5.5 |
| ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Tuckahoe, NY | 5.5 |
| AQUEBOGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aquebogue, NY | 5.5 |
| AUTUMN LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 5.5 |
| BAIS YAAKOV OF 18TH AVE Brooklyn, NY | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Truman Elementary School
What grades does Truman Elementary School serve?
Truman Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Truman Elementary School?
Truman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Elementary School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Truman Elementary School rank in NY?
Truman Elementary School ranks #3,145 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Truman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Truman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Truman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Truman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Truman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Truman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Truman Elementary School?
72.9% of students at Truman 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.5%
- Phone
- (716) 821-5610
Resources & Links
District
LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 2,150
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $27,623
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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