DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Buffalo, New York 14214 · Buffalo City School District
#2477 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#46375 of 50,301 nationally
About DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence
DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence is a public elementary located in Buffalo, in the Buffalo City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 560 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2477th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 560.
There are 80 schools in Buffalo; DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence ranks 73rd of 75 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)9%
- Reading proficiency (30%)16%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 9%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
438 students · 319 m away
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
315 students · 1.1 km away
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students · 1.1 km away
DR George Blackman Ecc
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
333 students · 1.4 km away
Research Laboratory HS-Bioinformatic
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
174 students · 1.4 km away
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
220 students · 1.4 km away
Community School #53
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
464 students · 1.7 km away
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
Buffalo · Charter other · Grades K–12
899 students · 1.7 km away
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
434 students · 1.9 km away
East Community School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
386 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Johnson City Elementary/Primary School
Johnson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
560 students
Northside School
Levittown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
Shatekon Elementary School
Clifton Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
Somers Intermediate School
Somers · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
560 students
Frequently asked questions
Is DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence a good school?
DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence has a Success Index (US) of 17.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2477 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence rank in New York?
DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence ranks #2477 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #46375 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence?
DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence had 560 students in 2025.
Is DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence a elementary school or a high school?
DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of DR Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.