Build Community School vs Lovejoy Discovery School #43
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km 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
Lovejoy Discovery School #43
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
589 students
| Measure | Build Community School Buffalo, New York | Lovejoy Discovery School #43 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2476 of 2,536 | #2475 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46261 of 50,301 | #46231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 371 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 15% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.6 vs 17.7).
- •Lovejoy Discovery School #43 does better on math proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Lovejoy Discovery School #43 does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 9%).
- •Lovejoy Discovery School #43 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 96.5%).
- •Build Community School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.0).
- •Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is the larger school with 589 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 Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Build Community School and Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Build Community School: 371. Lovejoy Discovery School #43: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Build Community School and Lovejoy Discovery School #43 rank in New York?
Build Community School is 2476th of 2,536 and Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is 2475th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).