ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL

ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 403 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 44 teachers, ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL, located on Oak Street in downtown Buffalo, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development and community involvement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured curriculum, Enterprise aims to foster a personalized learning experience that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to a "whole-child" approach, balancing academic achievement with social-emotional growth. As a charter institution, it offers an alternative to traditional district schools, often utilizing unique instructional strategies and extended learning opportunities to bridge achievement gaps. Families in the Buffalo area choose Enterprise for its dedicated faculty, its emphasis on a safe and supportive school culture, and its mission to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL at (716) 855-2114 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

275 OAK ST
BUFFALO, NY 14203-1638
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ENTERPRISE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in BUFFALO, NY with about 403 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
403
Teachers:
44.06
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 403 students

Black or African American
58.1%
Hispanic/Latino
34.0%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
2.2%
White
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
58.1%
Male
41.9%

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.