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Community School #53

Buffalo, New York · Grades PreK to 8 · Buffalo City School District

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About Community School #53

Community School #53 is a public school in Buffalo, New York, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 464 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Buffalo. With about 48.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Erie County. Buffalo City School District runs 60 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 114 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	329 Roehrer Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208
Phone	(716) 816-3330
School district	Buffalo City School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	464
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	48.8
Students per teacher	9.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Erie County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360585000346). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8Buffalo · 0.4 mi Leonardo Da Vinci High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Buffalo · 0.5 mi PS 59 Dr Charles Drew Science MagnetPublic · Grades 3 to 8Buffalo · 0.6 mi Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing ArtsPublic · Grades 5 to 12Buffalo · 0.6 mi Stanley Makowski Early Childhood CenterPublic · Grades PreK to 4Buffalo · 0.6 mi Erie County Detention FacilityPublic · Grades 9 to 12Buffalo · 0.7 mi Pathways AcademyPublic · Grades 9 to 12Buffalo · 0.7 mi East Community SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Buffalo · 0.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Community School #53 serve?

Community School #53 serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Community School #53?

Community School #53 reported 464 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School #53?

About 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 464 students and 48.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Community School #53 a public or charter school?

Community School #53 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Community School #53 in?

Community School #53 is part of Buffalo City School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/buffalo-city-school-district/

Where is Community School #53 located?

Community School #53 is at 329 Roehrer Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208. The phone number is (716) 816-3330.

How many other schools are near Community School #53?

There are 114 other schools within 5 miles of Community School #53 in our directory.