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West Hertel Elementary School

489 HERTEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207

Ranked 822 of 1001 in New York

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West Hertel Elementary School

489 HERTEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207

About West Hertel Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 23%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 23% in Reading.
62
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
718
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 10.58%
Asian 21.59%
Hispanic 18.52%
Black 45.13%
Two+ Races 3.62%
Native Am. 0.56%
White
10.58%
Asian
21.59%
Hispanic
18.52%
Black
45.13%
Two+ Races
3.62%
Native Am.
0.56%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 718
49.3%
354 Female
50.7%
364 Male

Student Population

718 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

718 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West Hertel Elementary School Contact Information

Address

489 HERTEL AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14207

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Phone

(716) 816-4150

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Saturday Academy program at West Hertel Academy in 2026 helped the school connect with the community by having families take part in learning activities, sharing resources, and attending educational workshops. These sessions also included free breakfast and lunch, which made it easy for students and parents to get to know the school.

FAQ

Q1. Is transportation available for students at West Hertel Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, transportation is available for eligible students based on their home address and school guidelines.

Q2. Do students take part in activities at West Hertel Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, students participate in classroom activities, school events, and enrichment programs.

Q3. How do parents receive updates from West Hertel Elementary School?

Ans. Parents receive updates through school messages, meetings, and communication from teachers and staff.

Q4. Is student support available during school hours at West Hertel Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, teachers and staff provide academic guidance and support to help students during the school day.

Q5. How do kids sign up for West Hertel Elementary School?

Ans. Enrollment is part of the school's admission process. Families can call the school office for more information.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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