WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL

School Overview
West Buffalo Charter School (WBCS), located in the heart of Buffalo’s diverse West Side, is a K-8 public charter school dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. The school is known for its commitment to serving a culturally and linguistically diverse student population, often placing a strong emphasis on English Language Learner (ELL) support and integrated instructional models. By prioritizing small class sizes and a structured curriculum, WBCS aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that students from varying backgrounds are prepared for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, West Buffalo Charter School places a significant focus on character development and community involvement. The school fosters a "whole-child" approach, encouraging students to become active, responsible citizens through social-emotional learning initiatives and a collaborative partnership with families. With its central location on Lafayette Avenue, the school serves as a vital neighborhood hub, leveraging its autonomy as a charter institution to implement innovative teaching strategies that address the specific socio-economic and educational needs of its student body.
503
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White73
Hispanic154
Black127
Asian117
Two or More26
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    154 (30.6 %)
  • Black
    127 (25.2 %)
  • Asian
    117 (23.3 %)
  • White
    73 (14.5 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (5.2 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (716)923-1534
Website: http://www.westbuffalocharter.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 413
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 61
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 64
Grade 4 60
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 48
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 47
Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten56
Grade 161
Grade 260
Grade 364
Grade 460
Grade 553
Grade 648
Grade 750
Grade 847
Ungraded4
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26753.1%
Male23646.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)