King Center Charter School District

156 Newburgh Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

King Center Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 401 students in King Center Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in King Center Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,816 Schools
# Students
401 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

King Center Charter School District, which is ranked #877 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#884 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
52%
25%
49%
55-59%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
81%
16%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The school district's spending/student of $15,247 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Spending
$6 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$15,247
$32,199

Best King Center Charter School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Newburgh Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 891-7912
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to King Center Charter School District?
King Center Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 401 students.
What is the rank of King Center Charter School District?
King Center Charter School District is ranked #877 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in King Center Charter School District?
81% of King Center Charter School District students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of King Center Charter School District?
King Center Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is King Center Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,247 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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