Very Good
#1486 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
West Buffalo Charter School
Elementary School · West Buffalo Charter School · Buffalo, NY
A charter elementary school in Buffalo, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
113 LAFAYETTE AVE, Buffalo, NY 14213
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Buffalo Charter School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2013, reaching 36% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Buffalo 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 73Very 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
$52,597
Median home value
$192,300
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14213; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native American MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| International SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 987 | Compare → |
| Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Frank a Sedita School #30Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 604 | 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.
West Buffalo Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,455NCES 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.
West Buffalo Charter School is listed in WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Buffalo Charter School
West Buffalo Charter School is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of West Buffalo Charter School, serving approximately 507 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,486 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Buffalo Charter School
What grades does West Buffalo Charter School serve?
West Buffalo Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Buffalo Charter School?
West Buffalo Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Buffalo Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Buffalo Charter School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Buffalo Charter School rank in NY?
West Buffalo Charter School ranks #1,486 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is West Buffalo Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Buffalo Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 West Buffalo Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Buffalo Charter School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is West Buffalo Charter School a charter school?
Yes, West Buffalo Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Buffalo Charter School a Title I school?
No, West Buffalo Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Buffalo Charter School?
91.1% of students at West Buffalo 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
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (716) 923-1534
- Area population (ZIP 14213)
- 23,072
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 14213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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