REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

BUFFALO, New York — 1 schools

529
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,445
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL operates 1 public schools serving 529 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 805 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Erie County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,445 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The district's equity score — 21/100, ranked #789 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 59.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.8% African American, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Reach Academy Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 94.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 59.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
789 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Erie County county, where this district is located.

$1,105
Studio/mo
$1,139
1 BR/mo
$1,343
2 BR/mo
$1,640
3 BR/mo
$1,869
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL.

White 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 76.8%
Asian 3.1%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

59.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Reach Academy Charter School
Charter
805

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?

REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 529 students.

How much does REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL spend per student?

REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL spends $14,445 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #789 in New York.

What is the average rent near REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Erie County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?

REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL students are 76.8% African American, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, 2.1% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?

REACH ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #789 out of 941 districts in New York. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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