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Winchester-potters Elementary School

Elementary School · WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

675 POTTERS RD, West Seneca, NY 14224

Enrollment

430

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

3.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#4,305 of 4,742

In West Seneca

#10 of 10

public schools

In district

#9 of 9

WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Winchester-potters Elementary School

3.9/10

Elementary School in West Seneca · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Winchester-potters Elementary School

Winchester-potters Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Seneca, NY, part of WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Winchester-potters Elementary School serves approximately 430 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Winchester-potters Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,305 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Winchester-potters Elementary School show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.9 pts below district
  • This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 4.8
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

31% of students at Winchester-potters Elementary School 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-24.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,651
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Winchester-potters Elementary School — Students at Winchester-potters Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

47.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 40.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 42.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
34.5%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
22.5%
ELA
48.3%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
26%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.1/10.

How Winchester-potters Elementary School Compares

See how Winchester-potters Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.9/10
9th percentile in NY
Academic
3.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
3.1/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
6.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
48%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
31.2%

Location

675 POTTERS RD, West Seneca, NY 14224

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Winchester-potters Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Lackawanna), which scores notably higher. Another option is WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Lackawanna), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Seneca, see our West Seneca schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Buffalo 0.8 mi 5.3
ERIE 1 BOCES West Seneca 1.1 mi 5.7
WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL West Seneca 0.9 mi 7.8
DISCOVERY SCHOOL Buffalo 1.0 mi 4.3
LACKAWANNA MIDDLE SCHOOL Lackawanna 1.4 mi 3.3
LACKAWANNA HIGH SCHOOL Lackawanna 1.4 mi 6.7
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL West Seneca 1.2 mi 5.0
MOUNT MERCY ACADEMY Buffalo 1.3 mi 7.2
GLOBAL CONCEPTS CHARTER SCHOOL Lackawanna 1.3 mi 6.8
CENTER ROAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY West Seneca 1.3 mi
LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo 1.4 mi 5.2
BISHOP TIMON-ST JUDE HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo 1.6 mi 6.2
SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo 2.0 mi 4.0
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Seneca 1.9 mi 5.5
TRUMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lackawanna 2.1 mi 5.5
PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY Buffalo 2.0 mi 3.5
MARTIN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lackawanna 1.9 mi 3.5
WESTERN NEW YORK MARITIME CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo 1.7 mi 5.1
OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Lackawanna 1.8 mi 6.3
ALLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Seneca 2.1 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 14224 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$76,250

Median Home Value

$219,800

Median Rent

$1,077/mo

Population

41,101

College Educated

33.5%

Homeownership

76%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

45

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CHATEAUGAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chateaugay, NY 3.9
EDWARD WILLIAMS SCHOOL Mount Vernon, NY 3.9
F S BANFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Canton, NY 3.9
HARRY L EDSON SCHOOL Kingston, NY 3.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Winchester-potters Elementary School

What grades does Winchester-potters Elementary School serve?

Winchester-potters Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Winchester-potters Elementary School?

Winchester-potters Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchester-potters Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winchester-potters Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winchester-potters Elementary School rank in NY?

Winchester-potters Elementary School ranks #4,305 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Winchester-potters Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winchester-potters Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Winchester-potters Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winchester-potters Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Winchester-potters Elementary School a charter school?

No, Winchester-potters Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Winchester-potters Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Winchester-potters Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winchester-potters Elementary School?

47.7% of students at Winchester-potters 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
35 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Free/Reduced Lunch
47.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%

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