D−
Waterfront Elementary School
PublicOtherGrades PK–9
95 Fourth St, Buffalo, NY 14202 · (716) 816-3900 · Part of Buffalo City School District
Students
743
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–9
What stands out about Waterfront Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 51 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 38 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 62.6%
Location
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95 Fourth St, Buffalo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K59
Kindergarten60
Grade 155
Grade 257
Grade 372
Grade 491
Grade 588
Grade 682
Grade 799
Grade 878
Grade 91
Ungraded1
Enrollment over time
792’20
769’21
761’22
771’23
743’24
Down 6.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 44%Asian 29%Hispanic 15%White 9%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.