Needs Improvement
#4537 of 4,742 schools in NY
D'youville-porter Campus
Elementary School · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
255 PORTER AVE, Buffalo, NY 14201
Enrollment
519
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
519
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,537 of 4,742
In Buffalo
#74 of 85
public schools
In district
#57 of 59
BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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D'youville-porter Campus
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About D'youville-porter Campus
D'youville-porter Campus is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. D'youville-porter Campus serves approximately 519 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. D'youville-porter Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,537 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for D'youville-porter Campus show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, D'youville-porter Campus sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
96% of students at D'youville-porter Campus were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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D'youville-porter Campus — Students at D'youville-porter Campus score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 35 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.6/10.
How D'youville-porter Campus Compares
See how D'youville-porter Campus performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
255 PORTER AVE, Buffalo, NY 14201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering D'youville-porter Campus may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CATHOLIC ACADEMY WEST BUFFALO (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$34,204
Median Home Value
$327,900
Median Rent
$953/mo
Population
12,545
College Educated
39.2%
Homeownership
20.2%
Avg Commute
21.6 min
Poverty Rate
44.6%
Median Age
33.8
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| ARMOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hamburg, NY | 3.4 |
| DOLGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dolgeville, NY | 3.4 |
| EAST SYRACUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Syracuse, NY | 3.4 |
| FRANKLYN S BARRY PRIMARY SCHOOL Cortland, NY | 3.4 |
| HERMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Auburn, NY | 3.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about D'youville-porter Campus
What grades does D'youville-porter Campus serve?
D'youville-porter Campus serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend D'youville-porter Campus?
D'youville-porter Campus has an enrollment of approximately 519 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D'youville-porter Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at D'youville-porter Campus is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D'youville-porter Campus rank in NY?
D'youville-porter Campus ranks #4,537 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is D'youville-porter Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
D'youville-porter Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 D'youville-porter Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D'youville-porter Campus has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is D'youville-porter Campus a charter school?
No, D'youville-porter Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is D'youville-porter Campus a Title I school?
No, D'youville-porter Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D'youville-porter Campus?
93.3% of students at D'youville-porter Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 519
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 96.1%
- Phone
- (716) 816-3120
Resources & Links
District
BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 29,866
- Schools in District
- 61
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,022
- District Rank
- #57 of 59
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