WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 550 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 53 teachers, WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY 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.
WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (WCCS), located in the heart of Buffalo, New York, is a K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous and supportive academic environment for students in the surrounding urban community. As a school of choice, it operates under the mission of closing the achievement gap by combining high academic expectations with a strong focus on character development and social-emotional growth. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare its students not only for success in high school and college but also to become responsible, active citizens in their neighborhood.
Beyond its core curriculum, Westminster distinguishes itself through a commitment to community partnership and student engagement. The school often leverages various educational resources and extracurricular programs to provide a well-rounded experience, including initiatives designed to foster critical thinking and leadership skills. By maintaining a structured, results-oriented culture, WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL strives to serve as a hub of opportunity for families in Buffalo, prioritizing individualized instruction and a safe, inclusive environment that encourages every child to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL at (716) 816-3450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUFFALO, NY 14215-1614
(716) 816-3450
http://www.westminsterccs.org
WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in BUFFALO, NY with about 550 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
BUFFALO PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 550
- Teachers:
- 53.99
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 550 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.1%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- White
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
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.