New YorkSchoolsCHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY

CHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY

PublicRegularCharterGrades 06
BUFFALO, New York · CHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students276
Student:Teacher7.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
276
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
93%+34.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

CHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 276 students. It is part of the CHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictCHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY
County36029
CityBUFFALO
ZIP14222
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360113506543

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment276
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.7%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian82.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races4.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
4.2%
Asian
82.3%
Two+
4.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)