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Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Elementary School · Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel · Buffalo, NY
A charter elementary school in Buffalo, NY where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
665 HERTEL AVE, Buffalo, NY 14207
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 31% in 2022, across a 2-year record (2021–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2021-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2021-2022)
Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$38,951
Median home value
$111,200
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
34%
Poverty rate
32.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hertel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 718 | Compare → |
| Pfc William J Grabiarz #79Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| PS 64 Frederick Law OlmstedEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Tapestry Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,126 | 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.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,377NCES 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.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is listed in ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL HERTEL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel, serving approximately 431 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,608 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
What grades does Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel serve?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is 9.6:1. 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 Hertel rank in NY?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel ranks #4,608 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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.
What are the test scores at Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Is Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel a charter school?
Yes, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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 Hertel a Title I school?
No, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel?
65.2% of students at Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (716) 424-0555
- Area population (ZIP 14207)
- 25,731
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 14207; 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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