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#4608 of 4,742 schools in NY
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Elementary School · ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL HERTEL
665 HERTEL AVE, Buffalo, NY 14207
Enrollment
431
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
3.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
431
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
3.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,608 of 4,742
In Buffalo
#78 of 85
public schools
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Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
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 Hertel
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL HERTEL. Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel serves approximately 431 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,608 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
- This school 3.1 · Needs Improvement
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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.
31% of students at Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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 Hertel — Students at Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 8 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: 1.4/10.
How Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel Compares
See how Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
665 HERTEL AVE, Buffalo, NY 14207
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED (rated 8.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ELMWOOD-FRANKLIN SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 0.3 mi | 4.9 |
| PFC WILLIAM J GRABIARZ #79 Buffalo | 0.5 mi | 4.2 |
| MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 64 FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED Buffalo | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| TAPESTRY CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 81 Buffalo | 1.0 mi | 4.3 |
| PS 65 ROOSEVELT ECC Buffalo | 1.2 mi | 4.1 |
| RIVERSIDE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| STANLEY G FALK SCHOOL - ROOSEVELT SITE Buffalo | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| BUFFALO SEMINARY Buffalo | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| ELMWOOD-FRANKLIN SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.8 mi | 4.6 |
| NATIVE AMERICAN MAGNET Buffalo | 1.7 mi | 4.7 |
| NICHOLS SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES Buffalo | 1.7 mi | 5.4 |
| WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| NARDIN ACADEMY Buffalo | 2.0 mi | 6.6 |
| HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| PS 17 Buffalo | 2.1 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,951
Median Home Value
$111,200
Median Rent
$943/mo
Population
25,731
College Educated
18.6%
Homeownership
34%
Avg Commute
20.6 min
Poverty Rate
32.2%
Median Age
33.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| FRANKFORT-SCHUYLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Frankfort, NY | 3.1 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL Kingston, NY | 3.1 |
| KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 3.1 |
| NEWFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Newfield, NY | 3.1 |
| PARLEY COBURN SCHOOL Elmira, NY | 3.1 |
| PS 109 SEDGWICK Bronx, NY | 3.1 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (716) 424-0555
Resources & Links
District
ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL HERTEL- District Enrollment
- 431
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,377
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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