Below Average
#4176 of 4,742 schools in NY
Big Tree Elementary School
Elementary School · Frontier Central School District · Hamburg, NY
A Frontier Central School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
S 4460 BAY VIEW RD, Hamburg, NY 14075
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Tree Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Tree Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,083
Median home value
$246,100
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Academyhamburg CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Windom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| Blasdell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Armor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 314 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Frontier Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Tree Elementary School is listed in FRONTIER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Tree Elementary School
Big Tree Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamburg, NY, part of Frontier Central School District, serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,176 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Tree Elementary School
What grades does Big Tree Elementary School serve?
Big Tree Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Big Tree Elementary School?
Big Tree Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Tree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Tree Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Tree Elementary School rank in NY?
Big Tree Elementary School ranks #4,176 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Big Tree Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Tree Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Tree Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Tree Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Tree Elementary School a charter school?
No, Big Tree Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Tree Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Big Tree Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Tree Elementary School?
38.5% of students at Big Tree Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (716) 926-1740
- Area population (ZIP 14075)
- 44,588
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14075; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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