BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL

BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 646 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL, located at 325 Manhattan Avenue in Buffalo, New York, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, the school operates under a mission to provide a high-quality, character-based education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with a focus on moral development, aiming to instill values such as integrity, excellence, and respect within the student body.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment where teachers and staff prioritize individualized student growth and strong partnerships with families. By utilizing the NHA educational model, BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL focuses on consistent assessments to track academic progress, ensuring that students meet state standards while fostering a supportive community culture. With its commitment to both academic achievement and personal character, the school serves as a key educational option for families in the Buffalo area looking for a focused, values-driven school setting.

For more information, contact BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL at (716) 835-9862 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

325 MANHATTAN AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14214-1809
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BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in BUFFALO, NY with about 646 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:
646
Teachers:
37
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 646 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
91.0%
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%
White
2.0%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
53.7%
Male
46.3%

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.