Community School #53 vs Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 987 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community School #53
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
464 students
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
566 students
| Measure | Community School #53 Buffalo, New York | Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2470 of 2,536 | #2372 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #46161 of 50,301 | #44131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 464 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 15% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 17.8).
- •Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center does better on math proficiency (15% vs 8%).
- •Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 13%).
- •Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 97.4%).
- •Community School #53 does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.9).
- •Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 566 students compared with 464.
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 Community School #53 better than Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center ranks higher (21.2 vs 17.8 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 Community School #53 and Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community School #53: 464. Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community School #53 and Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center rank in New York?
Community School #53 is 2470th of 2,536 and Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is 2372nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).