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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

559

Count of Completed Questions

19

Percent Completed

3.4% of Enrolled

SubgroupYesNo
#%#%
All Students15 78.954 21.05
Female9 901 10
Male6 66.673 33.33
Nonbinary0 00 0
Black6 66.673 33.33
Hispanic2 1000 0
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander4 801 20
White1 1000 0
Multiracial2 1000 0
General Education Students15 78.954 21.05
Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Not English Language Learner5 71.432 28.57
English Language Learner10 83.332 16.67
Economically Disadvantaged15 78.954 21.05
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 0
Not Migrant15 78.954 21.05
Homeless1 1000 0
Not Homeless14 77.784 22.22
Not in Foster Care15 78.954 21.05
Parent Not in Armed Forces15 78.954 21.05

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

559

Count of Completed Questions

17

Percent Completed

3.04% of Enrolled

SubgroupChromebookDesktopLaptopNo DeviceSmartphoneTablet
#%#%#%#%#%#%
All Students4 23.531 5.883 17.652 11.761 5.886 35.29
Female3 33.331 11.110 01 11.110 04 44.44
Male1 12.50 03 37.51 12.51 12.52 25
Nonbinary0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Black0 01 14.293 42.861 14.290 02 28.57
Hispanic1 500 00 00 00 01 50
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander3 600 00 01 200 01 20
White0 00 00 00 01 1000 0
Multiracial0 00 00 00 00 02 100
General Education Students4 23.531 5.883 17.652 11.761 5.886 35.29
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not English Language Learner0 01 250 01 250 02 50
English Language Learner4 30.770 03 23.081 7.691 7.694 30.77
Economically Disadvantaged4 23.531 5.883 17.652 11.761 5.886 35.29
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not Migrant4 23.531 5.883 17.652 11.761 5.886 35.29
Homeless0 00 00 00 00 01 100
Not Homeless4 251 6.253 18.752 12.51 6.255 31.25
Not in Foster Care4 23.531 5.883 17.652 11.761 5.886 35.29
Parent Not in Armed Forces4 23.531 5.883 17.652 11.761 5.886 35.29

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

559

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.86% of Enrolled

SubgroupNo DevicePersonalSchool
#%#%#%
All Students2 12.54 2510 62.5
Female1 11.112 22.226 66.67
Male1 14.292 28.574 57.14
Nonbinary0 00 00 0
Black1 16.670 05 83.33
Hispanic0 01 501 50
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander1 201 203 60
White0 01 1000 0
Multiracial0 01 501 50
General Education Students2 12.54 2510 62.5
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 0
Not English Language Learner0 00 03 100
English Language Learner2 15.384 30.777 53.85
Economically Disadvantaged2 12.54 2510 62.5
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 0
Not Migrant2 12.54 2510 62.5
Homeless0 00 01 100
Not Homeless2 13.334 26.679 60
Not in Foster Care2 12.54 2510 62.5
Parent Not in Armed Forces2 12.54 2510 62.5

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

559

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.86% of Enrolled

SubgroupNo DeviceNot SharedShared
#%#%#%
All Students4 258 504 25
Female3 33.333 33.333 33.33
Male1 14.295 71.431 14.29
Nonbinary0 00 00 0
Black1 16.673 502 33.33
Hispanic0 02 1000 0
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander2 401 202 40
White0 01 1000 0
Multiracial1 501 500 0
General Education Students4 258 504 25
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 0
Not English Language Learner1 33.332 66.670 0
English Language Learner3 23.086 46.154 30.77
Economically Disadvantaged4 258 504 25
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 0
Not Migrant4 258 504 25
Homeless0 01 1000 0
Not Homeless4 26.677 46.674 26.67
Not in Foster Care4 258 504 25
Parent Not in Armed Forces4 258 504 25

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

559

Count of Completed Questions

15

Percent Completed

2.68% of Enrolled

SubgroupNot SufficientSufficient
#%#%
All Students4 26.6711 73.33
Female2 256 75
Male2 28.575 71.43
Nonbinary0 00 0
Black1 16.675 83.33
Hispanic0 02 100
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander2 502 50
White1 1000 0
Multiracial0 02 100
General Education Students4 26.6711 73.33
Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Not English Language Learner0 03 100
English Language Learner4 33.338 66.67
Economically Disadvantaged4 26.6711 73.33
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 0
Not Migrant4 26.6711 73.33
Homeless0 01 100
Not Homeless4 28.5710 71.43
Not in Foster Care4 26.6711 73.33
Parent Not in Armed Forces4 26.6711 73.33

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

559

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.86% of Enrolled

SubgroupNoYes
#%#%
All Students7 43.759 56.25
Female4 44.445 55.56
Male3 42.864 57.14
Nonbinary0 00 0
Black4 66.672 33.33
Hispanic1 501 50
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander2 403 60
White0 01 100
Multiracial0 02 100
General Education Students7 43.759 56.25
Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Not English Language Learner2 66.671 33.33
English Language Learner5 38.468 61.54
Economically Disadvantaged7 43.759 56.25
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 0
Not Migrant7 43.759 56.25
Homeless1 1000 0
Not Homeless6 409 60
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

559

Count of Completed Questions

16

Percent Completed

2.86% of Enrolled

SubgroupCellularCommunity Wi-FiDial-upDSLMobile HotspotNoneOtherBroadbandSatellite
#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%#%
All Students1 6.253 18.750 00 01 6.252 12.51 6.254 254 25
Female0 02 22.220 00 00 02 22.221 11.111 11.113 33.33
Male1 14.291 14.290 00 01 14.290 00 03 42.861 14.29
Nonbinary0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Black0 01 16.670 00 01 16.671 16.671 16.672 33.330 0
Hispanic0 01 500 00 00 00 00 00 01 50
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander0 00 00 00 00 01 200 01 203 60
White1 1000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Multiracial0 01 500 00 00 00 00 01 500 0
General Education Students1 6.253 18.750 00 01 6.252 12.51 6.254 254 25
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not English Language Learner0 01 33.330 00 00 00 01 33.331 33.330 0
English Language Learner1 7.692 15.380 00 01 7.692 15.380 03 23.084 30.77
Economically Disadvantaged1 6.253 18.750 00 01 6.252 12.51 6.254 254 25
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not Migrant1 6.253 18.750 00 01 6.252 12.51 6.254 254 25
Homeless0 01 1000 00 00 00 00 00 00 0
Not Homeless1 6.672 13.330 00 01 6.672 13.331 6.674 26.674 26.67
Not in Foster Care1 6.253 18.750 00 01 6.252 12.51 6.254 254 25
Parent Not in Armed Forces1 6.253 18.750 00 01 6.252 12.51 6.254 254 25

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

559

Count of Completed Questions

15

Percent Completed

2.68% of Enrolled

SubgroupNoYes
#%#%
All Students5 33.3310 66.67
Female4 44.445 55.56
Male1 16.675 83.33
Nonbinary0 00 0
Black2 33.334 66.67
Hispanic1 501 50
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander2 403 60
White0 00 0
Multiracial0 02 100
General Education Students5 33.3310 66.67
Students with Disabilities0 00 0
Not English Language Learner2 66.671 33.33
English Language Learner3 259 75
Economically Disadvantaged5 33.3310 66.67
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 0
Not Migrant5 33.3310 66.67
Homeless1 1000 0
Not Homeless4 28.5710 71.43
Not in Foster Care5 33.3310 66.67
Parent Not in Armed Forces5 33.3310 66.67

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

559

Count of Completed Questions

15

Percent Completed

2.68% of Enrolled

SubgroupAvailabilityCostNoneOther
#%#%#%#%
All Students1 6.677 46.674 26.673 20
Female1 11.114 44.442 22.222 22.22
Male0 03 502 33.331 16.67
Nonbinary0 00 00 00 0
Black0 03 502 33.331 16.67
Hispanic0 01 500 01 50
Asian or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander1 202 402 400 0
White0 00 00 00 0
Multiracial0 01 500 01 50
General Education Students1 6.677 46.674 26.673 20
Students with Disabilities0 00 00 00 0
Not English Language Learner0 01 33.331 33.331 33.33
English Language Learner1 8.336 503 252 16.67
Economically Disadvantaged1 6.677 46.674 26.673 20
Not Economically Disadvantaged0 00 00 00 0
Not Migrant1 6.677 46.674 26.673 20
Homeless0 00 00 01 100
Not Homeless1 7.147 504 28.572 14.29
Not in Foster Care1 6.677 46.674 26.673 20
Parent Not in Armed Forces1 6.677 46.674 26.673 20
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