D−
West Hertel Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
489 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 · (716) 816-4150 · Part of Buffalo City School District
Students
771
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about West Hertel Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 54 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 41 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 62.6%
Location
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489 Hertel Ave, Buffalo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K51
Kindergarten69
Grade 179
Grade 269
Grade 364
Grade 486
Grade 583
Grade 6101
Grade 781
Grade 888
Enrollment over time
729’20
739’21
750’22
718’23
771’24
Up 5.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 45%Hispanic 20%Asian 19%White 11%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.