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PRIMARY HALL PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
BUFFALO, NY · EIN 843937300 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B29 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · primaryhall.org
revenue
$3.4M
expenses
$3.5M
net assets
$254K
employees
71
volunteers
7
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS TO THRIVE IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School serves students from UPK to Grade 5 in Buffalo, NY, focusing on foundational literacy and math skills. The school integrates mindfulness, character education, and enrichment programs to prepare children for long-term academic success. It emphasizes individualized instruction, equity, and transparency in its educational model.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Academic Rigor
Curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond
Enrichment Programs
Includes ASL, Fine Arts, Dance, and Physical Education to support holistic development
Individualized Learning
Personalized instruction tailored to meet the academic needs of each student in literacy and mathematics
Mindfulness & Character
Programs that build focus, empathy, leadership, and emotional regulation in students
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
    • Deliver foundational literacy and math instruction to elementary students
      Provides foundational literacy and math instruction to students from UPK through Grade 5 to ensure academic readiness and long-term success in middle school, high school, and college.
  • Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
    • Integrate mindfulness, character education, and creative enrichment into curriculum
      Supports holistic student development by integrating mindfulness, character education, and creative enrichment into the daily curriculum for all students.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide enrichment programs in ASL, fine arts, dance, and physical education
      Offers enrichment programs in American Sign Language, fine arts, dance, and physical education to support well-rounded student development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.40M
Contributions & grants$253K7%
Program service revenue$3.13M92%
Investment income$16K0%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$3.48M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.10M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.70M
Cash$559K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.44M
Net assets$254K
Liquid reserves1.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +22.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ARIELLE PETERSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $140K
board members · 7
  • ADEWOYE ADEGOKE — TRUSTEE
  • CHRISTOPHER BENSON — TRUSTEE
  • KRISTEN BELLOMO — VICE CHAIR
  • PAMELA STEPHENS-JACKSON — SECRETARY
  • ROCHELLE BROWN — TRUSTEE
  • TEMEKA WHITE — TREASURER
  • TIFFANY HAMILTON — CHAIR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • YouTube Network — Hosts a video on YouTube to share the school's mission and programs.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Individualized Instruction for Academic Mastery
    methodology: individualized-instruction
    By tailoring instruction to the needs of each student, the school improves academic outcomes because personalized learning pathways address diverse learning paces and styles more effectively than one-size-fits-all models.
  • Integrated Academic and Character Education
    methodology: integrated-academic-and-character-education
    By combining rigorous academic instruction with mindfulness, creativity, and character development, the school produces more well-rounded student outcomes because social-emotional and cognitive growth are mutually reinforcing.