ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK

www.elmwoodvillageschool.org

Charter School 429 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Elmwood Village Charter School (EVCS) – Days Park is a K-8 public charter school located in the historic Allentown neighborhood of Buffalo, New York. Founded with a focus on holistic education, the school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach that integrates rigorous academics with character development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. Its curriculum is notably hands-on and experiential, often incorporating the surrounding urban environment and local community resources into daily lessons to make learning tangible and relevant for its diverse student body.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, EVCS is well-regarded for its commitment to arts integration and environmental stewardship. The school fosters a close-knit, inclusive culture that prioritizes restorative practices and the development of strong interpersonal skills, aiming to prepare students to be both high-achieving scholars and active, empathetic citizens. As a school of choice, it remains a highly sought-after institution in the Buffalo area, consistently working to balance academic excellence with a supportive, vibrant, and collaborative school climate.

429

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	88
Black	145
Asian	3
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
145 (33.9%)
White
143 (33.4%)
Hispanic
88 (20.6%)
Two or More
44 (10.3%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK
Phone:	(716)886-4581
Website:	http://www.elmwoodvillageschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	46
Grade 7	47
Grade 8	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELMWOOD VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL DAYS PARK
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	51.3%
Male	208	48.5%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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