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Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District

1500 Colvin Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223-1196
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,270 students in Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
6,270 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
615 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District, which is ranked #752 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#762 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
44%
52%
37%
49%
80%
78%
90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
10%
30%
% Black
9%
16%
% White
69%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,960 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,305 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$175 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$171 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,960
$31,307
Spending / Student
$27,305
$32,183

Best Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
184 Irving Ter
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8410
Gr: K-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Kenmore East Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Fries Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8402
Gr: 8-12 | 1,054 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Kenmore West Senior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33 Highland Pky
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8401
Gr: 8-12 | 1,276 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Grayton Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8416
Gr: K-4 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405
Gr: 5-7 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
199 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Ben Franklin Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404
Gr: 5-7 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8415
Gr: K-4 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Dupont Ave
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8423
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenmore Junior-senior High School
Alternative School
155 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District?
Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,270 students.
What is the rank of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District?
Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District is ranked #752 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District?
69% of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District?
Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,305 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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