Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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-8
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2566 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
33%
16%
White
36%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park's ranking?
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park is ranked #2566 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park often compared to?
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Tapestry Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park?
437 students attend Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park students are White, 33% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park?
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park offer ?
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park part of?
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park is part of Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park School District.
In what neighborhood is Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park located?
Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park is located in the Allentown neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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