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West Hertel Elementary School

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

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About West Hertel Elementary School

West Hertel Elementary School is a public school in Buffalo, New York, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 771 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Buffalo. With about 63.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.2 students per teacher. Buffalo City School District runs 60 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 97 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Erie County.

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School facts

Address	489 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
Phone	(716) 816-4150
School district	Buffalo City School District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	771
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	63.1
Students per teacher	12.2
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 360585000382). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Hertel Elementary School serve?

West Hertel Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend West Hertel Elementary School?

West Hertel Elementary School reported 771 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hertel Elementary School?

About 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 771 students and 63.1 teachers in federal data.

Is West Hertel Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is West Hertel Elementary School in?

West Hertel 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 West Hertel Elementary School located?

West Hertel Elementary School is at 489 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207. The phone number is (716) 816-4150.

How many other schools are near West Hertel Elementary School?

There are 97 other schools within 5 miles of West Hertel Elementary School in our directory.