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Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park
Elementary School · ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK
40 DAYS PARK, Buffalo, NY 14201
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,327 of 4,742
In Buffalo
#67 of 85
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Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park
Elementary School in Buffalo · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK. Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park serves approximately 436 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,327 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
36% of students at Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park 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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Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park — Students at Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 25 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.2/10.
How Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park Compares
See how Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
40 DAYS PARK, Buffalo, NY 14201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CATHOLIC ACADEMY WEST BUFFALO (rated 6.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DR A PANTOJA COMM SCH EXCLLNCE -#18 (rated 4.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .
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20 within 1.1 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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| CARDINAL MCCLOSKEY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 3.8 |
| CARTHAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Carthage, NY | 3.8 |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53 Buffalo, NY | 3.8 |
| CONNETQUOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Islip Terrace, NY | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park
What grades does Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park serve?
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park?
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park rank in NY?
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park ranks #4,327 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park a charter school?
Yes, Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park a Title I school?
No, Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park?
55.5% of students at Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (716) 886-4581
Resources & Links
District
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK- District Enrollment
- 436
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,467
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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