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Enrollment
568
Elementary
DISTRICT 529 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHEEKTOWAGA-MARYVALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 361860001679
MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL
1 NAGEL DR, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14225 · (716) 685-5800 · Erie County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL568 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
301 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 96 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 162 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 146 | 26% |
| Grade 2 | 164 | 29% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within CHEEKTOWAGA-MARYVALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL this school | 568 | 53.0% | N/A |
| PS/IS 178 HOLLISWOOD JAMAICA | 519 | 52.6% | 53.8% |
| PS 236 MILL BASIN BROOKLYN | 599 | 45.1% | 72.8% |
| PS 85 JUDGE CHARLES VALLONE LONG ISLAND CITY | 535 | 48.8% | 65.8% |
| MAPLEMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AMHERST | 488 | 44.9% | 57.9% |
| CHESTNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIVERPOOL | 416 | 51.9% | 35.8% |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Erie County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 568 | #576 of 2,585 | #33 of 123 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #1,481 of 2,338 | #94 of 119 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.4% | #396 of 2,388 | #26 of 119 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.0% | #1,321 of 2,534 | #55 of 122 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.1% | #1,020 of 1,757 | #37 of 68 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
568
+21 (+4%) vs 2020
-4% since 1990-91, when it was 589
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 17.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 568 | 45.2 | 12.6:1 | 53% (301) |
| 2023-24 | 587 | 44 | 13.3:1 | 48% (281) |
| 2022-23 | 596 | 42.6 | 14.0:1 | 43% (255) |
| 2020-21 | 547 | 32 | 17.1:1 | 32% (176) |
| 2017-18 | 646 | 40 | 16.1:1 | 47% (302) |
| 2015-16 | 572 | 36 | 15.9:1 | 53% (302) |
| 2010-11 | 555 | 37 | 15.0:1 | 34% (190) |
| 2000-01 | 534 | 37 | 14.4:1 | 26% (138) |
| 1990-91 | 589 | 35 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL.
About MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL
MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL is an elementary school with a street address in CHEEKTOWAGA, New York. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 568 students in pre-K through 2. Against the 443-student average for elementary schools in New York, enrollment here is 28% higher.
CHEEKTOWAGA-MARYVALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT counts 2,236 students in its 4 schools, and MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL is one of them.
MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL's enrollment is 52% White. The remaining shares are 17% Asian, 13% Black, 12% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Erie County's population at about 74%. By the diversity index, MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL comes in at 66%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 12.6:1, with 45.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in New York average about 12.8:1, a similar figure. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 53% of enrollment. Across public schools in Erie County, the average is about the same, 51%.
Across Erie County, median household income is about $72,839, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 38%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL is among the 226 public schools in Erie County.
The shortest distance from MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL to another public school is about 0.9 miles, to CHEEKTOWAGA MIDDLE SCHOOL. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL's location as City: Small.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 568 was 4% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 547. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 17.1:1 to 12.6:1.
Parents and students can post about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs at MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Erie County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
950,622
Census ACS
Median income
$72,839
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
226
122,519 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CHEEKTOWAGA-MARYVALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- MARYVALE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 660 students
- MARYVALE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 518 students
- MARYVALE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 490 students
Other schools in CHEEKTOWAGA
- UNION EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 963 students
- CHEEKTOWAGA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 682 students
- CHEEKTOWAGA MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 677 students
- CLEVELAND HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 661 students
- MARYVALE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 660 students
- MARYVALE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 518 students
Nearby schools
- CHEEKTOWAGA MIDDLE SCHOOL0.9 mi · 677
- CHEEKTOWAGA HIGH SCHOOL0.9 mi · 682
- MARYVALE MIDDLE SCHOOL1.1 mi · 518
- MARYVALE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL1.1 mi · 490
- MARYVALE HIGH SCHOOL1.1 mi · 660
- UNION EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.1 mi · 963
Frequently asked questions
About MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOLHow many students attend MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 568 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL serve?
MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL have?
MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL employs 45 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
What is the student diversity at MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL are roughly 52% White, 12% Hispanic, 13% Black, 17% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL?
MARYVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL is overseen by CHEEKTOWAGA-MARYVALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT in Erie County.
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