West Buffalo Charter School

113 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Buffalo Charter School 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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Buffalo Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

West Buffalo Charter School's student population of 503 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

West Buffalo Charter School 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 West Buffalo Charter School is 0.77, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2957 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Buffalo Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Buffalo Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
23%
10%
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Hispanic
31%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Buffalo Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
25%
16%
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White
15%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Buffalo Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of West Buffalo Charter School 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
85%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Buffalo Charter School 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
5%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Buffalo Charter School's ranking?
West Buffalo Charter School is ranked #2957 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are West Buffalo Charter School often compared to?
West Buffalo Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charter School For Applied Technologies, Tapestry Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend West Buffalo Charter School?
503 students attend West Buffalo Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of West Buffalo Charter School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Buffalo Charter School?
West Buffalo Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Buffalo Charter School offer ?
West Buffalo Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Buffalo Charter School part of?
West Buffalo Charter School is part of West Buffalo Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is West Buffalo Charter School located?
West Buffalo Charter School is located in the Grant Ferry neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Grant Ferry.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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