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Based on limited data
Buffalo Commons Charter School
Elementary School · Buffalo Commons Charter School · Buffalo, NY
A charter elementary school in Buffalo, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
833 MICHIGAN AVE-3RD FL, Buffalo, NY 14203
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 82 schools in Buffalo.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buffalo Commons Charter 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,529
Median rent
$1,167/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
2.6%
Poverty rate
40.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–7 | 0.3 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Enterprise Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Herman Badillo Bilingual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Buffalo Commons Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Buffalo Commons Charter School is listed in BUFFALO COMMONS CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo Commons Charter School
Buffalo Commons Charter School is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo Commons Charter School, serving approximately 89 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,621 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo Commons Charter School
What grades does Buffalo Commons Charter School serve?
Buffalo Commons Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Buffalo Commons Charter School?
Buffalo Commons Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
How does Buffalo Commons Charter School rank in NY?
Buffalo Commons Charter School ranks #4,621 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Buffalo Commons Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo Commons Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Buffalo Commons Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Buffalo Commons Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Buffalo Commons Charter School a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Commons Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo Commons Charter School?
70.8% of students at Buffalo Commons Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (716) 222-0127
- Area population (ZIP 14203)
- 2,526
- Area median age
- 32
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 14203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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