KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL
Charter School
412 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
412
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Black | 346 |
| Asian | 34 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black346 (84.0 %)
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Asian34 (8.3 %)
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Two or More15 (3.6 %)
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Hispanic13 (3.2 %)
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White3 (0.7 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL |
| Phone: | (716)891-7912 |
| Website: | http://www.kccs.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 412 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 378 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
45
Grade 1
54
Grade 2
49
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
53
Grade 5
42
Grade 6
38
Grade 7
42
Grade 8
41
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 |
| Grade 1 | 54 |
| Grade 2 | 49 |
| Grade 3 | 48 |
| Grade 4 | 53 |
| Grade 5 | 42 |
| Grade 6 | 38 |
| Grade 7 | 42 |
| Grade 8 | 41 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 224 | 54.4% |
| Male | 188 | 45.6% |
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