WEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 785 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 62 teachers, WEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

West Hertel Academy (School #94) is a public elementary school located in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Buffalo Public Schools district, the academy is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school emphasizes character development, community engagement, and the mastery of core subjects to prepare its diverse student body for high school success and beyond.

In addition to its standard academic curriculum, West Hertel is recognized for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its focus on holistic student development. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at meeting the social and emotional needs of its learners. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community, West Hertel Academy strives to create a stable, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within the Buffalo school system.

For more information, contact WEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (716) 816-4150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.