How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Discovery School | Winchester-Potters Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, NY | West Seneca, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 541 | 422 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.6% | 38.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Discovery School | Winchester-Potters Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,407 | $22,179 |
| District | Buffalo Public Schools | West Seneca Central School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Discovery School | Winchester-Potters Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.9% | 78.9% |
| African American | 15.2% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% | 8.8% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Discovery School | Winchester-Potters Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 540:1 | 1191:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.2% | 29.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 0 |
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.