Buffalo Creek Charter School serves 130 students in grades 5-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Creek Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Buffalo Creek Charter School's student population of 130 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buffalo Creek Charter School is 0.35, 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
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
80%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buffalo Creek Charter School?
130 students attend Buffalo Creek Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Buffalo Creek Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Creek Charter School?
Buffalo Creek Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buffalo Creek Charter School offer ?
Buffalo Creek Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Creek Charter School part of?
Buffalo Creek Charter School is part of Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Buffalo Creek Charter School located?
Buffalo Creek Charter School is located in the Front Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Front Park.
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