Elmwood Village Charter School – Days Park
Our Mission
The Elmwood Village Charter Schools will provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.
Fast Facts
- Strong, Research-based Programs and Academic Success: EVCS has consistently ranked among the best elementary schools in Buffalo Business First. Twice as many EVCS students score proficient on the NYS Assessments for ELA and Math, compared to students in the Buffalo School District.
- Social Emotional Learning: EVCS uses the Responsive Classroom model to implement, maintain, and create safe and joyful classrooms, and a school where children can thrive.
- Low Student to Teacher Ratio: Classroom have a maximum of 25-26 students with a certified teacher and one teaching assistant in every classroom. The school also has one special education teacher at each grade level, academic intervention teachers, English Language Learner (ELL) teachers, instructional coaches and more.
- Special Area Instruction and Community Connections: Spanish, Dance, Art, Library, Music and Physical Education are offered every week, providing engaging learning experiences for students. Collaboration with community organizations and monthly field trips engage students with their community and empower them to make a difference.
- Free BPS lunches and transportation are available to all.