Buffalo Commons Charter School serves 62 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Commons Charter School's student population of 62 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buffalo Commons Charter School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
63%
16%
White
21%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buffalo Commons Charter School?
62 students attend Buffalo Commons Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Buffalo Commons Charter School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Commons Charter School?
Buffalo Commons Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buffalo Commons Charter School offer ?
Buffalo Commons Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Buffalo Commons Charter School part of?
Buffalo Commons Charter School is part of Buffalo Commons Charter School District.
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