West Hertel Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Buffalo, New York 14207 · Buffalo City School District
#2460 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#45989 of 50,301 nationally
About West Hertel Elementary School
West Hertel Elementary School 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 771 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2460th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 771.
There are 80 schools in Buffalo; West Hertel Elementary School ranks 68th of 75 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)20%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
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 West Hertel Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Hertel Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students · 466 m away
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students · 510 m away
Riverside Academy High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
285 students · 1.3 km away
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
583 students · 1.6 km away
Tapestry Charter School
Buffalo · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,120 students · 1.6 km away
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
250 students · 1.7 km away
Ps 81
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
739 students · 1.9 km away
Charter School for Applied Technologies
Buffalo · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,260 students · 2.5 km away
Native American Magnet
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students · 2.7 km away
Lafayette International School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
475 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
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771 students
Ps 70
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770 students
Southside Elementary School
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772 students
Lakeville Elementary School
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772 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Hertel Elementary School a good school?
West Hertel Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 18.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2460 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 West Hertel Elementary School rank in New York?
West Hertel Elementary School ranks #2460 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #45989 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Hertel Elementary School?
West Hertel Elementary School had 771 students in 2025.
Is West Hertel Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Hertel Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Hertel Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Hertel Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.