Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel's student population of 416 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel 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 Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is 0.68, 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
#3056 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
22%
31%
Black
50%
15%
White
15%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
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 is Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel's ranking?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is ranked #3056 out of 4,346 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel?
416 students attend Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel offer ?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel part of?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is part of Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel School District.
In what neighborhood is Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel located?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is located in the Military neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Military.
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