Build Community School vs Harvey Austin School #97
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 817 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
Harvey Austin School #97
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
| Measure | Build Community School Buffalo, New York | Harvey Austin School #97 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2476 of 2,536 | #2438 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46261 of 50,301 | #45346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 371 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 11% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvey Austin School #97 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 17.6).
- •Harvey Austin School #97 does better on math proficiency (11% vs 5%).
- •Harvey Austin School #97 does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •Harvey Austin School #97 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 96.5%).
- •Harvey Austin School #97 does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 8.8).
- •Harvey Austin School #97 is the larger school with 487 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 Harvey Austin School #97?
On the Success Index (US), Harvey Austin School #97 ranks higher (19.2 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 Harvey Austin School #97?
About 817 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Build Community School: 371. Harvey Austin School #97: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Build Community School and Harvey Austin School #97 rank in New York?
Build Community School is 2476th of 2,536 and Harvey Austin School #97 is 2438th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).