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Ps 81

140 TACOMA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216

Ranked 1736 of 2292 in new york

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Ps 81

140 TACOMA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216

Ranked 1736 of 2292 in new york

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About Ps 81

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 37% in Reading.
56
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
756
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 17.33%
Asian 12.83%
Hispanic 16.53%
Black 40.34%
Two+ Races 11.64%
Native Am. 1.19%
White
17.33%
Asian
12.83%
Hispanic
16.53%
Black
40.34%
Two+ Races
11.64%
Native Am.
1.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 756
45.24%
342 Female
54.76%
414 Male

Student Population

756 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

756 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 81 Contact Information

Address

140 TACOMA AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14216

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Phone

(716) 816-4060

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TOP 1736 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 81

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:10 AM - 4:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The P.S. 081 School told students to dress up for school in 2026 as part of a "Dress for Success" event. The goal was to make the kids feel better about themselves and teach them how important it is to be prepared for the future and look good. The students were very interested and enjoyed dressing up for the day. Students gain confidence and learn how to handle real-life situations in a simple and useful way by doing things like this.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of academic focus does P.S. 081 School have?

Ans. P.S. 081 School's goal is to help students become better readers, writers, and math students through structured lessons in the classroom.

Q2. Does P.S. 081 School support student engagement in learning?

Ans. Yes, students take part in classroom activities and group learning to stay actively involved.

Q3. How does P.S. 081 School track student progress?

Ans. Teachers use classwork, regular assessments, and daily observation to monitor student improvement.

Q4. Are there support systems available for students at P.S. 081 School?

Ans. Yes, students receive academic support and teacher guidance when needed during lessons.

Q5. What type of learning environment does P.S. 081 School offer?

Ans. The school provides a structured and supportive environment that helps students focus on learning.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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