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Waterfront Elementary School

Buffalo, New York · Grades PreK to 9 · Buffalo City School District

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About Waterfront Elementary School

Located in Buffalo, New York, Waterfront Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 9. Enrollment was 743 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter schools in Buffalo. There are about 12.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (61.3 teachers in all). Within 5 miles there are 85 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 60 schools in Buffalo City School District. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Erie County.

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School facts

Address	95 Fourth St, Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone	(716) 816-3900
School district	Buffalo City School District
Grades	PreK to 9
Students (2024-25)	743
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	61.3
Students per teacher	12.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Other
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Erie County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360585000381). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Waterfront Elementary School serve?

Waterfront Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 9.

How many students attend Waterfront Elementary School?

Waterfront Elementary School reported 743 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterfront Elementary School?

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 743 students and 61.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Waterfront Elementary School a public or charter school?

Waterfront Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Waterfront Elementary School in?

Waterfront Elementary School 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 Waterfront Elementary School located?

Waterfront Elementary School is at 95 Fourth St, Buffalo, NY 14202. The phone number is (716) 816-3900.

How many other schools are near Waterfront Elementary School?

There are 85 other schools within 5 miles of Waterfront Elementary School in our directory.