Is Community School #53 a good school?

Community School #53 ranks in the bottom 1.3% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Community School #53?

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Community School #53.

What is the racial makeup of Community School #53?

Students at Community School #53 are 68% African American, 12% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Community School #53 attend?

Students who attend Community School #53 usually go on to attend: High : Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts High : Hutchinson Central Technical High School High : International Preparatory School (The) High : Leonardo Da Vinci High School High : Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197 High : Middle Early College High School High : South Park High School

Community School #53

Summary:

Community School #53 is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Buffalo City School District, with 452 students located at 329 Roehrer Ave in Buffalo, NY. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Community School #53 has struggled across various academic metrics compared to the district and state averages. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math on the New York State Assessments are significantly lower than the Buffalo City School District and New York state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.6% of 3rd graders, 2.7% of 4th graders, and 4% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to district averages of 21.61%, 25.5%, and 19.78%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 93.81% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Community School #53 is among the lowest-performing schools in the Buffalo City School District, the challenges it faces are not unique. The nearby schools, such as Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet and Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy, also struggle to meet the district and state averages, indicating that the challenges faced by the district as a whole are not limited to Community School #53.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

329 Roehrer Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208

(716) 816-3330

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2414^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,201

Students who attend Community School #53 usually attend:

High:	Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
	Hutchinson Central Technical High School
	International Preparatory School (The)
	Leonardo Da Vinci High School
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	Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197
	Middle Early College High School
	South Park High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 459

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.0%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Asian:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Community School #53 ranks worse than 98.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 31^st among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.84. (See more...)

Compare Details Community School #53 ranks worse than 97.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68%), Hispanic (12.2%), Asian (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Community School #53 is 9.8, which is the 14^th best among 37 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Community School #53 is $14,201. 23 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Community School #53:

SchoolDigger ranks Community School #53 2414^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Community School #53 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Community School #53 1469^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Community School #53 in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo City School District 821^st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Community School #53

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	3.16	2179^th	2206	1.2%
2007	5.58	2147^th	2219	3.2%
2008	7.79	2119^th	2227	4.8%
2009	8.17	2165^th	2257	4.1%
2010	3.84	2231^st	2263	1.4%
2011	3.56	2249^th	2286	1.6%
2012	2.85	2279^th	2320	1.8%
2013	7.01	2283^rd	2325	1.8%
2014	4.18	2342^nd	2345	0.1%
2015	4.54	2348^th	2352	0.2%
2016	5.14	2344^th	2366	0.9%
2017	4.38	2371^st	2386	0.6%
2018	3.17	2389^th	2395	0.3%
2019	6.56	2362^nd	2413	2.1%
2021	12.47	2013^th	2201	8.5%
2022	5.11	2409^th	2434	1.0%
2023	4.06	2421^st	2439	0.7%
2024	5.84	2414^th	2445	1.3%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	50.69	314^th	860	63.5%
2022	36.17	644^th	1027	37.3%
2024	22.80	982^nd	1066	7.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	24.39	1724^th	1941	11.2%
2019	27.11	1484^th	1859	20.2%
2021	36.82	646^th	1044	38.1%
2022	24.85	1755^th	2031	13.6%
2023	27.72	1548^th	2016	23.2%
2024	25.88	1718^th	2110	18.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	5.46	2038^th	2045	0.3%
2019	10.58	1985^th	2032	2.3%
2022	6.85	2079^th	2099	1.0%
2023	6.74	2023^rd	2041	0.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.76	666^th	730	8.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	3.45	2334^th	2338	0.2%
2019	7.39	2308^th	2357	2.1%
2021	22.05	1620^th	1955	17.1%
2022	5.56	2377^th	2401	1.0%
2023	4.79	2381^st	2403	0.9%
2024	6.70	2381^st	2413	1.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	4.34	2336^th	2340	0.2%
2019	7.68	2303^rd	2358	2.3%
2021	4.84	1923^rd	1961	1.9%
2022	6.55	2368^th	2400	1.3%
2023	4.95	2378^th	2400	0.9%
2024	6.81	2371^st	2411	1.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.54	626^th	671	6.7%
2024	4.29	650^th	662	1.8%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	10.79	935^th	948	1.4%
2019	12.17	868^th	891	2.6%
2021	31.38	294^th	427	31.1%
2022	11.45	913^th	936	2.5%
2023	11.28	822^nd	857	4.1%
2024	12.81	895^th	927	3.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	22.28	1122^nd	1315	14.7%
2022	23.80	1265^th	1503	15.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	5.47	1370^th	1399	2.1%
2023	2.09	1328^th	1337	0.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	8.34	1018^th	1095	7.0%
2007	14.98	962^nd	1123	14.3%
2008	12.32	1053^rd	1185	11.1%
2009	14.31	1072^nd	1224	12.4%
2010	14.11	1068^th	1243	14.1%
2011	12.60	1139^th	1295	12.0%
2012	6.67	1262^nd	1337	5.6%
2013	11.35	1295^th	1373	5.7%
2014	11.83	1313^th	1401	6.3%
2015	10.60	1353^rd	1407	3.8%
2016	8.48	1402^nd	1429	1.9%
2017	12.18	1366^th	1455	6.1%
2018	6.73	1408^th	1438	2.1%
2019	8.01	1401^st	1439	2.6%
2022	8.75	1437^th	1479	2.8%
2023	5.76	1477^th	1500	1.5%
2024	6.82	1469^th	1504	2.3%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.80	85^th	473	82.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.79	1120^th	1170	4.3%
2019	19.39	1121^st	1139	1.6%
2022	25.22	1130^th	1283	11.9%
2023	26.71	1062^nd	1307	18.7%
2024	26.34	1065^th	1303	18.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	6.47	1238^th	1245	0.6%
2019	10.50	1227^th	1241	1.1%
2022	12.07	1260^th	1306	3.5%
2023	9.66	1256^th	1288	2.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	6.12	1336^th	1353	1.3%
2019	6.13	1350^th	1370	1.5%
2022	11.94	1369^th	1454	5.8%
2023	5.66	1439^th	1463	1.6%
2024	9.13	1409^th	1465	3.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	9.61	1327^th	1352	1.8%
2019	12.20	1303^rd	1366	4.6%
2022	9.00	1416^th	1455	2.7%
2023	8.01	1433^rd	1464	2.1%
2024	6.29	1450^th	1464	1.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	14.92	633^rd	663	4.5%
2019	11.17	646^th	653	1.1%
2022	13.03	686^th	706	2.8%
2023	10.66	676^th	696	2.9%
2024	14.64	662^nd	705	6.1%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Community School #53

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	21.62	706^th	826	14.5%
2022	27.01	720^th	914	21.2%
2023	21.46	821^st	943	12.9%
2024	15.06	894^th	953	6.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Community School #53

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	66	699	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	770
1990	54	658	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	714
1991	39	592	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	65	701
1992	52	687	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	742
1993	40	650	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	694
1994	16	587	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
1995	8	632	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1996	8	632	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1997	2	589	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	592
1998	6	588	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
1999	8	516	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	532
2000	1	524	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
2001	0	529	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
2002	2	430	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2003	2	430	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2004	3	389	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2005	11	518	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2006	14	506	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2007	17	482	3	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	517
2008	14	435	3	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	468
2009	6	407	1	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	433
2010	9	386	1	13	4	n/a	n/a	3	416
2011	7	362	1	11	5	0	6	0	392
2012	13	373	1	16	3	0	7	0	413
2013	25	357	1	30	1	0	7	0	421
2014	17	362	2	27	1	0	11	0	420
2015	16	370	4	28	0	0	18	0	436
2016	29	394	1	39	0	0	21	0	484
2017	17	366	4	37	0	0	11	0	435
2018	12	350	18	45	0	0	9	0	434
2019	19	345	42	41	0	0	14	0	461
2020	22	375	36	46	1	0	13	0	493
2021	21	355	34	45	1	0	12	0	468
2022	25	345	53	45	3	0	12	0	483
2023	24	317	53	41	3	0	13	1	452
2024	24	312	54	56	0	0	13	0	459

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Community School #53

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	770	44.9	17.1	n/a
1990	714	47.9	14.9	n/a
1991	701	44.8	15.6	n/a
1992	742	45.2	16.4	n/a
1993	694	42.6	16.3	n/a
1994	605	42.0	14.4	89.9
1995	645	37.0	17.4	83.4
1996	645	37.0	17.4	83.4
1997	592	39.0	15.2	85.5
1998	598	35.8	16.7	73.9
1999	532	37.4	14.2	84.8
2000	525	38.6	13.6	83.4
2001	529	35.6	14.9	85.6
2002	434	37.9	11.5	85.9
2003	434	37.9	11.5	85.9
2004	394	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	536	42.3	12.7	79.1
2006	531	37.0	14.4	95.9
2007	517	38.0	13.6	69.1
2008	468	41.0	11.4	81.6
2009	433	43.0	10.1	89.4
2010	416	39.1	10.6	84.7
2011	392	39.7	9.8	84.9
2012	413	34.0	12.1	90.1
2013	421	37.0	11.3	82.4
2014	420	37.5	11.2	n/a
2015	436	29.0	15.0	3.9
2016	484	31.0	15.6	76
2017	435	34.9	12.4	75.2
2018	434	38.0	11.4	84.3
2019	461	33.0	13.9	80.7
2020	493	52.0	9.4	91.7
2021	468	48.3	9.6	91.9
2022	483	55.3	8.7	77.4
2023	452	45.1	10.0	93.8
2024	459	46.6	9.8	94.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Community School #53

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	770	44.9	17.1	n/a
1990	714	47.9	14.9	n/a
1991	701	44.8	15.6	n/a
1992	742	45.2	16.4	n/a
1993	694	42.6	16.3	n/a
1994	605	42.0	14.4	89.9
1995	645	37.0	17.4	83.4
1996	645	37.0	17.4	83.4
1997	592	39.0	15.2	85.5
1998	598	35.8	16.7	73.9
1999	532	37.4	14.2	84.8
2000	525	38.6	13.6	83.4
2001	529	35.6	14.9	85.6
2002	434	37.9	11.5	85.9
2003	434	37.9	11.5	85.9
2004	394	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	536	42.3	12.7	79.1
2006	531	37.0	14.4	95.9
2007	517	38.0	13.6	69.1
2008	468	41.0	11.4	81.6
2009	433	43.0	10.1	89.4
2010	416	39.1	10.6	84.7
2011	392	39.7	9.8	84.9
2012	413	34.0	12.1	90.1
2013	421	37.0	11.3	82.4
2014	420	37.5	11.2	n/a
2015	436	29.0	15.0	3.9
2016	484	31.0	15.6	76
2017	435	34.9	12.4	75.2
2018	434	38.0	11.4	84.3
2019	461	33.0	13.9	80.7
2020	493	52.0	9.4	91.7
2021	468	48.3	9.6	91.9
2022	483	55.3	8.7	77.4
2023	452	45.1	10.0	93.8
2024	459	46.6	9.8	94.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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