Campus West School (Closed 2012)

1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Campus West School serves 786 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
786 students

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers

Showing 2002–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(10-11)
29%
67%
(10-11)
26%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Showing 2002–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
19%
31%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
46%
15%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
24%
39%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
76%
0.70

Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Campus West School?
786 students attend Campus West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Campus West School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Campus West School?
Campus West School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Campus West School offer ?
Campus West School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Campus West School part of?
Campus West School is part of Buffalo City School District.

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