Willow Ridge Elementary School

480 Willow Ridge Dr
Buffalo, NY 14228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Ridge Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Willow Ridge Elementary School's student population of 368 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Willow Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Ridge Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#2081 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
55%
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65-69%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willow Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
3%
29%
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Black
19%
16%
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White
58%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Ridge Elementary School is ranked #2081 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Willow Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplemere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Willow Ridge Elementary School?
368 students attend Willow Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Willow Ridge Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Ridge Elementary School?
Willow Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willow Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Willow Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willow Ridge Elementary School part of?
Willow Ridge Elementary School is part of Sweet Home Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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