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BUFFALO ES OF TECHNOLOGY - STUDENT DIGITAL RESOURCES

Annually, school districts and charter schools are required to conduct a survey concerning student digital resources and Internet access in their homes. Required by Commissioner’s Regulation 155.17, the Student Digital Resources and Access data provides information about student access to devices and internet at their place of residence. It is imperative that districts, BOCES, charter schools, and the New York State Education Department maintain an updated, accurate, complete picture of the digital access status for each individual student. The data will help identify specific needs and target resources. The data should also be used at local level for instructional and programmatic decision-making.

Information is reported to the State Education Department through the Student Information Repository System (SIRS). The count of enrolled includes students enrolled at any time during the school year in that location. The following data points are collected by school districts by surveying students’ households.

SCHOOL PROVIDED DEVICE

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

Indication of whether the school or district issued the student a dedicated school- or district-owned device for the student’s use during the school year.

1. Did the school district issue your child a dedicated school or district-owned device for their use during the school year?

Enrollment

584

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.74% of Enrolled

SubgroupYesNo
#%#%
All Students11 68.755 31.25
Female2 403 60
Male9 81.822 18.18
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 0
Black8 61.545 38.46
Hispanic0 00 0
Asian/Pacific Islander0 00 0
Asian0 00 0
White0 00 0
Multiracial3 1000 0
General Education Students11 68.755 31.25
Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Former Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Not English Language Learner9 753 25
English Language Learner2 502 50
Formerly English Language Learner1 1000 0
Economically Disadvantaged10 71.434 28.57
Not Economically Disadvantaged1 501 50
Not Migrant11 68.755 31.25
Homeless0 00 0
Not Homeless11 68.755 31.25
In Foster Care0 00 0
Not in Foster Care11 68.755 31.25
Parent Not in Armed Forces11 68.755 31.25

PRIMARY DEVICE

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

2. What is the device your child uses most often to complete learning activities away from school? (This can be a school-provided device or another device, whichever the student is most often using to complete their schoolwork.)

Enrollment

584

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.74% of Enrolled

SubgroupChromebookDesktopLaptopNo DeviceSmartphoneTablet
#%#%#%#%#%#%
All Students1 6.252 12.55 31.250 01 6.257 43.75
Female0 00 02 400 01 202 40
Male1 9.092 18.183 27.270 00 05 45.45
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Black1 7.692 15.384 30.770 01 7.695 38.46
Hispanic0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Asian/Pacific Islander0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Asian0 00 00 00 00 00 0
White0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Multiracial0 00 01 33.330 00 02 66.67
General Education Students1 6.252 12.55 31.250 01 6.257 43.75
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Former Students with Disabilities0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not English Language Learner1 8.331 8.333 250 01 8.336 50
English Language Learner0 01 252 500 00 01 25
Formerly English Language Learner1 1000 00 00 00 00 0
Economically Disadvantaged1 7.142 14.293 21.430 01 7.147 50
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 02 1000 00 00 0
Not Migrant1 6.252 12.55 31.250 01 6.257 43.75
Homeless0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not Homeless1 6.252 12.55 31.250 01 6.257 43.75
In Foster Care0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not in Foster Care1 6.252 12.55 31.250 01 6.257 43.75
Parent Not in Armed Forces1 6.252 12.55 31.250 01 6.257 43.75

PRIMARY LEARNING DEVICE PROVIDER

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

3. Who is the provider of the primary learning device identified in question 2? (This can be a school-provided device or another device, whichever the student is most often using to complete their schoolwork.)

Enrollment

584

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.74% of Enrolled

SubgroupNo DevicePersonalSchool
#%#%#%
All Students2 12.53 18.7511 68.75
Female1 202 402 40
Male1 9.091 9.099 81.82
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 00 0
Black2 15.383 23.088 61.54
Hispanic0 00 00 0
Asian/Pacific Islander0 00 00 0
Asian0 00 00 0
White0 00 00 0
Multiracial0 00 03 100
General Education Students2 12.53 18.7511 68.75
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 0
Former Students with Disabilities0 00 00 0
Not English Language Learner1 8.332 16.679 75
English Language Learner1 251 252 50
Formerly English Language Learner0 00 01 100
Economically Disadvantaged2 14.293 21.439 64.29
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 02 100
Not Migrant2 12.53 18.7511 68.75
Homeless0 00 00 0
Not Homeless2 12.53 18.7511 68.75
In Foster Care0 00 00 0
Not in Foster Care2 12.53 18.7511 68.75
Parent Not in Armed Forces2 12.53 18.7511 68.75

PRIMARY LEARNING DEVICE ACCESS

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

4. Is the primary learning device (identified in question 2) shared with anyone else in the household?

Enrollment

584

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.74% of Enrolled

SubgroupNo DeviceNot SharedShared
#%#%#%
All Students4 2510 62.52 12.5
Female2 402 401 20
Male2 18.188 72.731 9.09
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 00 0
Black4 30.777 53.852 15.38
Hispanic0 00 00 0
Asian/Pacific Islander0 00 00 0
Asian0 00 00 0
White0 00 00 0
Multiracial0 03 1000 0
General Education Students4 2510 62.52 12.5
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 0
Former Students with Disabilities0 00 00 0
Not English Language Learner3 258 66.671 8.33
English Language Learner1 252 501 25
Formerly English Language Learner1 1000 00 0
Economically Disadvantaged3 21.439 64.292 14.29
Not Economically Disadvantaged1 501 500 0
Not Migrant4 2510 62.52 12.5
Homeless0 00 00 0
Not Homeless4 2510 62.52 12.5
In Foster Care0 00 00 0
Not in Foster Care4 2510 62.52 12.5
Parent Not in Armed Forces4 2510 62.52 12.5

PRIMARY LEARNING DEVICE SUFFICIENCY

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

5. Is the primary learning device (identified in question 2) sufficient for your child to fully participate in all learning activities away from school?

Enrollment

584

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.74% of Enrolled

SubgroupNot SufficientSufficient
#%#%
All Students4 2512 75
Female0 05 100
Male4 36.367 63.64
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 0
Black3 23.0810 76.92
Hispanic0 00 0
Asian/Pacific Islander0 00 0
Asian0 00 0
White0 00 0
Multiracial1 33.332 66.67
General Education Students4 2512 75
Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Former Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Not English Language Learner3 259 75
English Language Learner1 253 75
Formerly English Language Learner1 1000 0
Economically Disadvantaged4 28.5710 71.43
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 02 100
Not Migrant4 2512 75
Homeless0 00 0
Not Homeless4 2512 75
In Foster Care0 00 0
Not in Foster Care4 2512 75
Parent Not in Armed Forces4 2512 75

INTERNET ACCESS IN RESIDENCE

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

6. Is your child able to access the internet in their primary place of residence?

Enrollment

584

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.74% of Enrolled

SubgroupNoYes
#%#%
All Students7 43.759 56.25
Female4 801 20
Male3 27.278 72.73
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 0
Black6 46.157 53.85
Hispanic0 00 0
Asian/Pacific Islander0 00 0
Asian0 00 0
White0 00 0
Multiracial1 33.332 66.67
General Education Students7 43.759 56.25
Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Former Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Not English Language Learner5 41.677 58.33
English Language Learner2 502 50
Formerly English Language Learner1 1000 0
Economically Disadvantaged6 42.868 57.14
Not Economically Disadvantaged1 501 50
Not Migrant7 43.759 56.25
Homeless0 00 0
Not Homeless7 43.759 56.25
In Foster Care0 00 0
Not in Foster Care7 43.759 56.25
Parent Not in Armed Forces7 43.759 56.25

INTERNET ACCESS TYPE

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

7. What is the primary type of internet service used in your child’s primary place of residence?

Enrollment

584

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.74% of Enrolled

SubgroupCellularCommunity Wi-FiDial-upDSLMobile HotspotNoneOtherBroadbandSatellite
#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%
All Students2 12.50 00 00 02 12.51 6.250 011 68.750 0
Female1 200 00 00 01 200 00 03 600 0
Male1 9.090 00 00 01 9.091 9.090 08 72.730 0
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Black2 15.380 00 00 02 15.381 7.690 08 61.540 0
Hispanic0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Asian/Pacific Islander0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Asian0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
White0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Multiracial0 00 00 00 00 00 00 03 1000 0
General Education Students2 12.50 00 00 02 12.51 6.250 011 68.750 0
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Former Students with Disabilities0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not English Language Learner2 16.670 00 00 01 8.331 8.330 08 66.670 0
English Language Learner0 00 00 00 01 250 00 03 750 0
Formerly English Language Learner1 1000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Economically Disadvantaged2 14.290 00 00 02 14.291 7.140 09 64.290 0
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 00 00 00 00 02 1000 0
Not Migrant2 12.50 00 00 02 12.51 6.250 011 68.750 0
Homeless0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not Homeless2 12.50 00 00 02 12.51 6.250 011 68.750 0
In Foster Care0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not in Foster Care2 12.50 00 00 02 12.51 6.250 011 68.750 0
Parent Not in Armed Forces2 12.50 00 00 02 12.51 6.250 011 68.750 0

INTERNET PERFORMANCE CODE

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

8. In their primary residence, can your child complete the full range of learning activities, including video streaming and assignment upload, without interruptions caused by slow or poor internet performance?

Enrollment

584

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.74% of Enrolled

SubgroupNoYes
#%#%
All Students3 18.7513 81.25
Female1 204 80
Male2 18.189 81.82
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 0
Black3 23.0810 76.92
Hispanic0 00 0
Asian/Pacific Islander0 00 0
Asian0 00 0
White0 00 0
Multiracial0 03 100
General Education Students3 18.7513 81.25
Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Former Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Not English Language Learner2 16.6710 83.33
English Language Learner1 253 75
Formerly English Language Learner1 1000 0
Economically Disadvantaged3 21.4311 78.57
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 02 100
Not Migrant3 18.7513 81.25
Homeless0 00 0
Not Homeless3 18.7513 81.25
In Foster Care0 00 0
Not in Foster Care3 18.7513 81.25
Parent Not in Armed Forces3 18.7513 81.25

INTERNET ACCESS BARRIER

Data are based on the number of responses to this question.

9. What, if any, is the primary barrier to having sufficient and reliable internet access in your child’s primary place of residence?

Enrollment

584

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.74% of Enrolled

SubgroupAvailabilityCostNoneOther
#%#%#%#%
All Students3 18.751 6.256 37.56 37.5
Female1 201 202 401 20
Male2 18.180 04 36.365 45.45
American Indian/Alaska Native0 00 00 00 0
Black2 15.381 7.695 38.465 38.46
Hispanic0 00 00 00 0
Asian/Pacific Islander0 00 00 00 0
Asian0 00 00 00 0
White0 00 00 00 0
Multiracial1 33.330 01 33.331 33.33
General Education Students3 18.751 6.256 37.56 37.5
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 00 0
Former Students with Disabilities0 00 00 00 0
Not English Language Learner2 16.671 8.336 503 25
English Language Learner1 250 00 03 75
Formerly English Language Learner1 1000 00 00 0
Economically Disadvantaged2 14.291 7.146 42.865 35.71
Not Economically Disadvantaged1 500 00 01 50
Not Migrant3 18.751 6.256 37.56 37.5
Homeless0 00 00 00 0
Not Homeless3 18.751 6.256 37.56 37.5
In Foster Care0 00 00 00 0
Not in Foster Care3 18.751 6.256 37.56 37.5
Parent Not in Armed Forces3 18.751 6.256 37.56 37.5
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