Lorraine Elementary School
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-8 · City, large
1,685th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
71 LORRAINE AVE, Buffalo, NY 14220
(716)816-4809NCES ID 360585000363Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Lorraine Elementary School 1,685th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 669 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.9% | 41.9% | ▼ 21.0 pts | |
| Black | 21.8% | 22.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.5% | 17.6% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 9.7% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 7.2% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.4% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $231K in zip 14220 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Lorraine Elementary School
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ELA 12% ▼30 · Math 11% ▼34Compare
What school district is Lorraine Elementary School in?
Lorraine Elementary School is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is Lorraine Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lorraine Elementary School 1,685th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Lorraine Elementary School?
White 42%, Black 23%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 10% (669 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lorraine Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14220 is $231K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.