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#3145 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
Truman Elementary School
Elementary School · Lackawanna City School District · Lackawanna, NY
A Lackawanna City School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
15 INNER DR, Lackawanna, NY 14218
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Truman 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lackawanna), 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
$50,484
Median home value
$135,000
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
21.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 2–5 | 1.0 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Blasdell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Global Concepts Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 858 | 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.
Lackawanna City School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Truman Elementary School is listed in LACKAWANNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Truman Elementary School
Truman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lackawanna, NY, part of Lackawanna City School District, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a 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.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.5%
- Phone
- (716) 821-5610
- Area population (ZIP 14218)
- 20,661
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 14218; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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