Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel vs Ps 81
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students
Ps 81
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
739 students
| Measure | Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel Buffalo, New York | Ps 81 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1059 of 2,536 | #1909 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #18573 of 50,301 | #35536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 416 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 34.6).
- •Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 85.3%).
- •Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.2).
- •Ps 81 is the larger school with 739 students compared with 416.
- •Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is a charter school while Ps 81 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 Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel better than Ps 81?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel ranks higher (59.4 vs 34.6 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 Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and Ps 81?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel: 416. Ps 81: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel and Ps 81 rank in New York?
Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel is 1059th of 2,536 and Ps 81 is 1909th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).