Cleveland Hill High School is a public high school located in Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York, United States, and is the only high school operated by the Cleveland Hill Union Free School District.
Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cleveland Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the New York state average of 52%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cleveland Hill Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Buffalo, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cleveland Hill Elementary School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
661 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
Gold, Blue
School Motto
Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle
School Rankings
Cleveland Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Hill Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2817 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
30%
15%
White
41%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Cleveland Hill Elementary School is ranked #2817 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cleveland Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Cleveland Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maryvale Primary School, Allendale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Hill Elementary School?
661 students attend Cleveland Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cleveland Hill Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleveland Hill Elementary School?
Cleveland Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cleveland Hill Elementary School offer ?
Cleveland Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cleveland Hill Elementary School part of?
Cleveland Hill Elementary School is part of Cleveland Hill Union Free School District.
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