BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL

www.heritageacademies.com

Charter School 659 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Buffalo United Charter School, located at 325 Manhattan Avenue in Buffalo, New York, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, the school operates under a mission to provide a high-quality, character-based education that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with a focus on moral development, aiming to instill values such as integrity, excellence, and respect within the student body.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment where teachers and staff prioritize individualized student growth and strong partnerships with families. By utilizing the NHA educational model, Buffalo United Charter School focuses on consistent assessments to track academic progress, ensuring that students meet state standards while fostering a supportive community culture. With its commitment to both academic achievement and personal character, the school serves as a key educational option for families in the Buffalo area looking for a focused, values-driven school setting.

659

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	84
Black	486
Asian	14
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
486 (73.7 %)
Hispanic
84 (12.7 %)
Two or More
48 (7.3 %)
White
23 (3.5 %)
Asian
14 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	BUFFALO UNITED CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(716)835-9862
Website:	http://www.heritageacademies.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	659
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	405
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 75