A premier independent preschool to eighth grade school in Buffalo, NY.
Elmwood Franklin School
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An Inclusive Community

It is the mission of Elmwood Franklin School to build an inclusive school community that reflects and values diversity of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, physical ability, family structure, and religion. A school’s culture is enhanced when there is a diverse collection of people, opinions, backgrounds, and beliefs within the school community, and we firmly believe this is integral to promoting and fostering a culture of respect, social awareness, moral responsibility, and academic excellence.  
Building Our Cultural Proficiency
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Elmwood Franklin School has partnered with Derrick Gay, a renowned educational consultant on issues of diversity, inclusion and global citizenship, to help our entire community–faculty, staff, parents, trustees, and students–continue to build our cultural proficiency. Derrick will work with us over the next several years to better support, honor, and celebrate the differences that make our community so special.

To learn more about Derrick and his work, visit www.derrickgay.com or view his TEDx talk below.
School Community Information
Elmwood Franklin School continuously strives to create and maintain an inclusive community that reflects and values diversity.
  • Students receiving financial aid: 43% (total dollars awarded: $1,155,000)
  • Students of color: 29%
  • Faculty of color: 10%

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​Elmwood Franklin School is accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools.