Enrollment
465
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buffalo, NY
Buffalo United Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo United Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007105538Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo United Charter School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #14 of 20
- elementary schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 92.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo United Charter School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo United Charter School ranks #14 of 20 elementary schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo United Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360007105538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buffalo United Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buffalo United Charter School
Buffalo United Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Buffalo, New York, enrolling 465 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.4% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 783 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #396.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Buffalo United Charter School spends $14,952 per pupil, 43% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 94 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 465 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Buffalo United Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Buffalo United Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buffalo United Charter School compares
Buffalo United Charter School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.4% | ▲ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 8.2%
White 4.1%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Buffalo United Charter School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buffalo United Charter School, which includes Buffalo United Charter School.
$14,952
Per student
-43%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Buffalo United Charter School
How many students attend Buffalo United Charter School?
Buffalo United Charter School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buffalo, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo United Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo United Charter School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo United Charter School?
92.4% of students at Buffalo United Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo United Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo United Charter School is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo United Charter School?
Buffalo United Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buffalo United Charter School rank among elementary schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo United Charter School ranks #14 of 20 elementary schools in Buffalo, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Buffalo on the city page.
Is Buffalo United Charter School a good school?
Buffalo United Charter School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Buffalo United Charter School?
None; Buffalo United Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Buffalo United Charter School is its only campus.
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