New YorkSchoolsKING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL

KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL

PublicRegularCharterGrades 08
BUFFALO, New York · KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students419
Student:Teacher10.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch91%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
419
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
91%+33.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 419 students. It is part of the KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictKING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL
County36029
CityBUFFALO
ZIP14211
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360003504336

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment419
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.2%
Black / African American9.1%
Asian83.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
1.2%
Black
9.1%
Asian
83.9%
Two+
5.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %91%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)