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Enterprise Charter School
Elementary School · Enterprise Charter School · Buffalo, NY
A charter elementary school in Buffalo, NY where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
275 OAK ST, Buffalo, NY 14203
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Enterprise Charter School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 17 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Enterprise Charter School 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 83Very 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
$48,529
Median rent
$1,167/mo
College educated
42.6%
Homeownership
2.6%
Poverty rate
40.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | K–7 | 0.3 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 904 | Compare → |
| Bennett Park Montessori SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Commons Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–2 | 0.5 mi | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Enterprise Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,641NCES 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.
Enterprise Charter School is listed in ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Enterprise Charter School
Enterprise Charter School is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of Enterprise Charter School, serving approximately 394 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,419 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Enterprise Charter School
What grades does Enterprise Charter School serve?
Enterprise Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Enterprise Charter School?
Enterprise Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enterprise Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Enterprise Charter School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Enterprise Charter School rank in NY?
Enterprise Charter School ranks #4,419 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Enterprise Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Enterprise Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Enterprise Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Enterprise Charter School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Enterprise Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Enterprise Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Enterprise Charter School a Title I school?
No, Enterprise Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Enterprise Charter School?
99.0% of students at Enterprise Charter School 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
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.1%
- Phone
- (716) 855-2114
- Area population (ZIP 14203)
- 2,526
- Area median age
- 32
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 14203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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