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.
412
Total Students
26.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic13
Black346
Asian34
Two or More15
American Indian1
  • Black
    346 (84.0 %)
  • Asian
    34 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.2 %)
  • White
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten45
Grade 154
Grade 249
Grade 348
Grade 453
Grade 542
Grade 638
Grade 742
Grade 841
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22454.4%
Male18845.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)