Buffalo United Charter School vs Frederick Olmsted #156
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo United Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
465 students
Frederick Olmsted #156
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 5–12
928 students
| Measure | Buffalo United Charter School Buffalo, New York | Frederick Olmsted #156 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1675 of 2,536 | #844 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #30804 of 50,301 | #4677 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 465 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Olmsted #156 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 41.7).
- •Frederick Olmsted #156 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 93.3%).
- •Buffalo United Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Frederick Olmsted #156 is the larger school with 928 students compared with 465.
- •Buffalo United Charter School is a charter school while Frederick Olmsted #156 is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo United Charter School better than Frederick Olmsted #156?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks higher (64.4 vs 41.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buffalo United Charter School and Frederick Olmsted #156?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo United Charter School: 465. Frederick Olmsted #156: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo United Charter School and Frederick Olmsted #156 rank in New York?
Buffalo United Charter School is 1675th of 2,536 and Frederick Olmsted #156 is 844th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).