Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

166 Halstead Ave
Buffalo, NY 14212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 271 students in grades 3-5, Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#3523 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
46%
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29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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.
85-89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
8%
30%
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Black
8%
16%
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White
62%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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
54%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is ranked #3523 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
271 students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School part of?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is part of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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