Summary:
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is the sole elementary school located in the Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel district in Buffalo, New York. The school serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 385 students.
Despite its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 8.7 to 1, Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, receiving a 1 out of 5 star rating from School Digger. The school's test scores on the New York State Assessments are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 14.29% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 42.6%, and 37.14% of 8th graders proficient in Math compared to the state average of 40.72%.
Additionally, over 63% of students at Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. While the school's small class sizes suggest more individualized attention, this does not appear to be translating into higher academic achievement based on the available data. The school's consistently low performance and the challenges faced by its student population suggest the need for targeted interventions and support systems to help improve educational outcomes.
Thank you for your feedback!