Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-8 · City, large
2,190th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
225 LAWN AVE, Buffalo, NY 14207
(716)816-4040NCES ID 360585003481Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 2,190th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 545 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1999, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.4% | 40.9% | ▼ 15.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.2% | 25.5% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| White | 24.7% | 14.1% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 13.2% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 5.9% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1999. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $161K in zip 14207 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
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ELA 34% ▲8 · Math 32% ▲7Compare - #2170Native American MagnetBuffalo City School District · 2 mi away2,170th of 2,326
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What school district is Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 in?
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 2,190th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Pfc William J Grabiarz #79?
Black 41%, Hispanic 26%, White 14%, Asian 13% (545 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14207 is $161K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.