Enrollment
805
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buffalo, NY
Reach Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Reach Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360117306635Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reach Academy Charter School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools.
- #17 of 20
- elementary schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Reach Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reach Academy Charter School ranks #17 of 20 elementary schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Reach Academy Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360117306635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reach Academy Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reach Academy Charter School
Reach Academy Charter School is a high-poverty, large charter elementary school in Buffalo, New York, enrolling 805 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.2:1 is larger than about 88% of New York schools and 29% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 94.0% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 805 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 362 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #261, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Reach Academy Charter School spends $14,445 per pupil, 45% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Reach Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Reach Academy 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 Reach Academy Charter School compares
Reach Academy 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,445
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.1%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Reach Academy Charter School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reach Academy Charter School, which includes Reach Academy Charter School.
$14,445
Per student
-45%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
-13%
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 (~805 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Reach Academy Charter School
How many students attend Reach Academy Charter School?
Reach Academy Charter School has 805 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buffalo, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reach Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reach Academy Charter School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reach Academy Charter School?
94.0% of students at Reach Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reach Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Reach Academy Charter School is African American at 76.8% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reach Academy Charter School?
Reach Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reach Academy Charter School rank among elementary schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Reach Academy Charter School ranks #17 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 Reach Academy Charter School a good school?
Reach Academy Charter School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Reach Academy Charter School?
None; Reach Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Reach Academy Charter School is its only campus.
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