Build Community School vs East Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 808 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Build Community School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
371 students
East Community School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
386 students
| Measure | Build Community School Buffalo, New York | East Community School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2476 of 2,536 | #1043 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #46261 of 50,301 | #11366 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 371 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 17.6).
- •East Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 96.5%).
- •Build Community School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.7).
- •East Community School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 371.
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 Build Community School better than East Community School?
On the Success Index (US), East Community School ranks higher (38.3 vs 17.6 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 Build Community School and East Community School?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Build Community School: 371. East Community School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Build Community School and East Community School rank in New York?
Build Community School is 2476th of 2,536 and East Community School is 1043rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).