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Charter School of Inquiry
Elementary School · Charter School of Inquiry · Buffalo, NY
A charter elementary school in Buffalo, NY where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
404 EDISON ST, Buffalo, NY 14222
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charter School of Inquiry score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 11% in 2022, across a 2-year record (2021–2022).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2021-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2021-2022)
Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charter School of Inquiry 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$83,692
Median home value
$408,100
Median rent
$1,168/mo
College educated
62.8%
Homeownership
38.1%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 82Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 288 | Compare → |
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| King Center Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 401 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Charter School of Inquiry
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Charter School of Inquiry is listed in CHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charter School of Inquiry
Charter School of Inquiry is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of Charter School of Inquiry, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,738 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charter School of Inquiry
What grades does Charter School of Inquiry serve?
Charter School of Inquiry serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Charter School of Inquiry?
Charter School of Inquiry has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter School of Inquiry?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter School of Inquiry is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charter School of Inquiry rank in NY?
Charter School of Inquiry ranks #4,738 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Charter School of Inquiry's MySchoolScout rating?
Charter School of Inquiry has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 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 Charter School of Inquiry?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charter School of Inquiry has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Is Charter School of Inquiry a charter school?
Yes, Charter School of Inquiry is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Charter School of Inquiry a Title I school?
No, Charter School of Inquiry is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charter School of Inquiry?
94.4% of students at Charter School of Inquiry 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.1%
- Phone
- (716) 833-3250
- Area population (ZIP 14222)
- 15,440
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 14222; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2021-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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