Montessori At #78 serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
83%
15%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buffalo City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Montessori At #78?
320 students attend Montessori At #78.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Montessori At #78 students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montessori At #78?
Montessori At #78 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Montessori At #78 offer ?
Montessori At #78 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Montessori At #78 part of?
Montessori At #78 is part of Buffalo City School District.
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