Buffalo Commons Charter School serves 89 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Commons Charter School's student population of 89 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buffalo Commons Charter School is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
63%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buffalo Commons Charter School?
89 students attend Buffalo Commons Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Buffalo Commons Charter School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Buffalo Commons Charter School offer ?
Buffalo Commons Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Buffalo Commons Charter School part of?
Buffalo Commons Charter School is part of Buffalo Commons Charter School District.
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