How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School | Waterfront Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 899 | 743 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.0% | 95.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School | Waterfront Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,238 | $29,407 |
| District | Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School | Buffalo Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School | Waterfront Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| African American | 50.2% | 43.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% | 15.1% |
| Asian | 26.6% | 29.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 2.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School | Waterfront Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 937:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.0% | 68.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 246 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.