Truman Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Truman Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Truman Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
11%
15%
White
68%
39%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Truman Elementary School often compared to?
Truman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Truman Elementary School?
404 students attend Truman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Truman Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Truman Elementary School?
Truman Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Truman Elementary School offer ?
Truman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Truman Elementary School part of?
Truman Elementary School is part of Lackawanna City School District.
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