Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel

665 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 76% 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-7
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel's student population of 385 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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 Hertel is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3152 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
46%
40-44%
49%
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
29%
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Black
45%
16%
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White
24%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel's ranking?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is ranked #3152 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel?
385 students attend Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel students are Black, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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 Hertel offer ?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel part of?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is part of Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel School District.
In what neighborhood is Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel located?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is located in the Military neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Military.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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