Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winchester-potters 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winchester Elementary School serves the northwest part of Buffalo, NY, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winchester-potters Elementary School's student population of 422 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
422 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winchester-potters 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 Winchester-potters Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#3621 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winchester-potters Elementary School's ranking?
Winchester-potters Elementary School is ranked #3621 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Winchester-potters Elementary School often compared to?
Winchester-potters Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windermere Blvd School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Winchester-potters Elementary School?
422 students attend Winchester-potters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Winchester-potters Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winchester-potters Elementary School?
Winchester-potters Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winchester-potters Elementary School offer ?
Winchester-potters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winchester-potters Elementary School part of?
Winchester-potters Elementary School is part of West Seneca Central School District.
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