Lackawanna City School District, New York
| Lackawanna City School District |
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| Lackawanna, New York |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Nadia A. Nashir |
| # of school board members: 7 |
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Lackawanna City School District is a school district in New York.
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Superintendent
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Nadia A. Nashir is the superintendent of the Lackawanna City School District. Nashir was appointed superintendent on November 1, 2023. Nashir's previous career experience includes working as the district's assistant superintendent.[1]
Past superintendents
- Keith Lewis is the superintendent of the Lackawanna City School District. Lewis was appointed superintendent in May 2018. Lewis' previous career experience includes working as the district's assistant superintendent and the Lackawanna City Council president.[2]
School board
The Lackawanna City School District Board of Education consists of seven members elected to three-year terms. Members are elected at-large.[3]
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
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| Lackawanna City School Board At-large | Shokey Albaneh | July 1, 2022 |
| Lackawanna City School Board At-large | Michael Algawani | July 1, 2022 |
| Lackawanna City School Board At-large | Kimberly Bukaty | March 11, 2021 |
| Lackawanna City School Board At-large | Zennat Habir | December 16, 2024 |
| Lackawanna City School Board At-large | Azaldeen Mohamed | July 1, 2021 |
| Lackawanna City School Board At-large | Mohamed Munassar | July 1, 2018 |
| Lackawanna City School Board At-large | Mohammed Shawish | July 1, 2023 |
Elections
Members of the Lackawanna City School District Board of Education are elected to three-year terms. Elections are held in May.
Three seats on the board were up for general election on May 20, 2025. The filing deadline was April 30, 2025.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Lackawanna City School District Board of Education maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[4]
| “ | PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation: Members of the audience may address the Board during two public speaking portions of the agenda - at the beginning and at the end of the meeting). There will be a sign-in sheet available and speakers must sign in prior to the start of the meeting to be recognized. There is a three-minute time limit per individual, with a total time limit of 15 minutes per public speaking session. This time is not meant to be a question and answer period, but a chance for the public to express their opinions, make comments, express concerns or ask questions for future responses on agenda items only. The Board of Education will not act on concerns expressed by the public at the meeting, but will take such issues under consideration and advisement for further study and action. The Board of Education invites and welcomes all to attend the monthly meetings. **NOTE: Anyone who would like to speak at a meeting is asked to email the District Clerk at least 24 hours in advance. The Board of Education invites and welcomes all individuals to attend the monthly meetings to stay in touch and informed of what is happening in your schools![5] |
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Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[6]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $22,993,000 | $11,791 | 27% |
| Local: | $13,467,000 | $6,906 | 16% |
| State: | $49,066,000 | $25,162 | 57% |
| Total: | $85,526,000 | $43,859 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $60,977,000 | $31,270 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $46,234,000 | $23,709 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $31,769,000 | $16,291 | 52% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $2,035,000 | $1,043 | 3% |
| Administration: | $4,289,000 | $2,199 | 7% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $8,141,000 | $4,174 | 13% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $638,000 | $327 | |
| Construction: | $88,000 | $45 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $147,000 | $75 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $1,139,000 | $584 |
Teacher salaries
As of April 2025, current teacher salary information was not available from the school district. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level.
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[7]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
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| 2020-2021 | 19 | <50 | 20-24 | 15-19 | PS | 21-39 | 20 |
| 2018-2019 | 29 | <=20 | 20-24 | 20-24 | PS | 21-39 | 34 |
| 2017-2018 | 24 | <=20 | 20-24 | 20-24 | PS | 21-39 | 26 |
| 2016-2017 | 27 | 40-59 | 20-24 | 15-19 | PS | <50 | 30 |
| 2015-2016 | 30 | <50 | 25-29 | 20-29 | PS | PS | 32 |
| 2014-2015 | 41 | >=50 | 40-44 | 30-39 | PS | PS | 41 |
| 2013-2014 | 21 | >=50 | 10-14 | 15-19 | PS | PS | 24 |
| 2012-2013 | 28 | PS | 20-24 | 15-19 | PS | 31 | |
| 2011-2012 | 52 | PS | 35-39 | 30-34 | PS | PS | 57 |
| 2010-2011 | 50 | PS | 35-39 | 40-44 | PS | PS | 55 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
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| 2020-2021 | 29 | <50 | 25-29 | 35-39 | PS | 40-59 | 27 |
| 2018-2019 | 26 | 21-39 | 25-29 | 20-24 | PS | <=20 | 28 |
| 2017-2018 | 26 | <=20 | 20-24 | 20-24 | PS | 21-39 | 29 |
| 2016-2017 | 23 | <=20 | 20-24 | 15-19 | PS | <50 | 25 |
| 2015-2016 | 31 | <50 | 30-34 | 15-19 | PS | PS | 33 |
| 2014-2015 | 28 | >=50 | 30-34 | 15-19 | PS | PS | 28 |
| 2013-2014 | 17 | >=50 | 10-14 | 10-14 | PS | PS | 20 |
| 2012-2013 | 29 | PS | 20-24 | 15-19 | PS | 33 | |
| 2011-2012 | 44 | PS | 30-34 | 30-34 | PS | 48 | |
| 2010-2011 | 42 | PS | 25-29 | 35-39 | PS | PS | 47 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
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| 2019-2020 | 70-74 | PS | 50-59 | 60-79 | PS | 70-74 | |
| 2018-2019 | 60-64 | PS | 60-79 | 40-59 | PS | 65-69 | |
| 2017-2018 | 65-69 | PS | 40-59 | <50 | PS | PS | 70-74 |
| 2016-2017 | 65-69 | 60-79 | >=50 | PS | 75-79 | ||
| 2015-2016 | 70-74 | PS | 80-89 | 40-59 | PS | PS | 70-74 |
| 2014-2015 | 65-69 | PS | 60-69 | 40-59 | PS | 75-79 | |
| 2013-2014 | 75-79 | PS | 70-79 | >=50 | 80-84 | ||
| 2012-2013 | 60-64 | 40-49 | >=50 | PS | PS | 70-74 | |
| 2011-2012 | 65-69 | PS | 50-59 | 40-59 | PS | PS | 70-74 |
| 2010-2011 | 55-59 | PS | 40-49 | 40-59 | PS | 60-64 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
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| 2023-2024 | 2,150 | 8.6 |
| 2022-2023 | 1,966 | 0.8 |
| 2021-2022 | 1,950 | 1.3 |
| 2020-2021 | 1,925 | -2.6 |
| 2019-2020 | 1,975 | -2.9 |
| 2018-2019 | 2,033 | -2.4 |
| 2017-2018 | 2,081 | 3.7 |
| 2016-2017 | 2,003 | 11.5 |
| 2015-2016 | 1,772 | -4.9 |
| 2014-2015 | 1,858 | 6.4 |
| 2013-2014 | 1,740 | -2.2 |
| 2012-2013 | 1,778 | -4.6 |
| 2011-2012 | 1,860 | -3.4 |
| 2010-2011 | 1,923 | -1.2 |
| 2009-2010 | 1,947 | -0.6 |
| 2008-2009 | 1,959 | -3.9 |
| 2007-2008 | 2,035 | -0.8 |
| 2006-2007 | 2,052 | 0.2 |
| 2005-2006 | 2,048 | 4.2 |
| 2004-2005 | 1,963 | -4.0 |
| 2003-2004 | 2,041 | -2.6 |
| 2002-2003 | 2,095 | -9.1 |
| 2001-2002 | 2,285 | -1.7 |
| 2000-2001 | 2,324 | -0.5 |
| 1999-2000 | 2,336 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Lackawanna City School District (%) | New York K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
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| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.8 | 10.1 |
| Black | 13.1 | 15.5 |
| Hispanic | 15.5 | 30.2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Two or More Races | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| White | 62.0 | 39.6 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Lackawanna City School District had 209.19 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 10.28.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
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| Prekindergarten: | 5.71 |
| Kindergarten: | 14.76 |
| Elementary: | 92.10 |
| Secondary: | 91.62 |
| Total: | 209.19 |
Lackawanna City School District employed 9.00 district administrators and 8.00 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
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| District Administrators: | 9.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 31.00 |
| School Administrators: | 8.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 0.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
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| Instructional Aides: | 52.00 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 4.80 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 8.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 0.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 4.00 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 31.00 |
| Other Support Services: | 28.50 |
Schools
Contact information
Lackawanna City School District
245 S. Shore Blvd.
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Phone: 716-821-5610
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See also
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External links
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- Lackawanna City School District
- New York State School Boards Association
- New York Department of Education
Footnotes
- ↑ Lackawanna City School District, "NEW SUPERINTENDENT NADIA NASHIR INDUCTED TODAY," November 1, 2023
- ↑ The Buffalo News, "Lackawanna taps new schools chief, leaves City Council without a president," May 31, 2018
- ↑ Lackawanna City School District, "2021-2022 Budget and Election Information," accessed June 18, 2021
- ↑ Lackawanna City School District, "BOE Meeting Information," accessed April 21, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
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