KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL

KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 446 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL (KCCS), located at 156 Newburgh Avenue in Buffalo, New York, is an independent public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Established with a mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities within the local community, the school emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. KCCS operates with a commitment to creating a safe and structured learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a rigorous curriculum and individualized support.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school focuses on fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Buffalo community. By utilizing a "whole-child" approach, KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL strives to prepare its graduates not only for success in high school and beyond but also to become responsible, contributing members of society. Through its focus on small class sizes and a supportive school culture, the institution aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable educational outcomes for all students regardless of their background.

For more information, contact KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL at (716) 891-7912 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

156 NEWBURGH AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14211
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KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in BUFFALO, NY with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOLS INSTITUTE
Total Students:
446
Teachers:
42.63
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 446 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
88.1%
Asian
7.2%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
White
0.4%

Female
54.0%
Male
46.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.