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#2518 of 4,742 schools in NY
Waterfront Elementary School
Elementary School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
95 FOURTH ST, Buffalo, NY 14202
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterfront Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterfront Elementary 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 84Very 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
$47,990
Median home value
$495,800
Median rent
$709/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 904 | Compare → |
| Herman Badillo Bilingual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Elmwood Village Charter School Days ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Enterprise Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 394 | 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.
Buffalo City School District
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #18 of 59
- District spending per student
- $30,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterfront Elementary School is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterfront Elementary School
Waterfront Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 771 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,518 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterfront Elementary School
What grades does Waterfront Elementary School serve?
Waterfront Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Waterfront Elementary School?
Waterfront Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterfront Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterfront Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterfront Elementary School rank in NY?
Waterfront Elementary School ranks #2,518 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Waterfront Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterfront Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Waterfront Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterfront Elementary School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterfront Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waterfront Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterfront Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waterfront Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterfront Elementary School?
95.3% of students at Waterfront Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 771
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.8%
- Phone
- (716) 816-3900
- Area population (ZIP 14202)
- 3,764
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 14202; 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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