Home > New York > Erie County

Buffalo City School District

Item: Buffalo City School District
Rating: 1
Author: Public School Review

712 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202-3375

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (716) 816-3575

www.buffaloschools.org

Top Rankings

Buffalo City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Overview

This School District

This State (NY)

# Schools

60 Schools

4,816 Schools

# Students

29,507 Students

2,505,023 Students

# Teachers

2,966 Teachers

215,495 Teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

District Rank

Buffalo City School District, which is ranked #956 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 64% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (NY)

#962 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall district rank of Buffalo City School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

23%

46%

This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buffalo City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

27%

49%

This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buffalo City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

51%

78%

This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buffalo City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

79%

87%

This chart displays public school graduation rate of Buffalo City School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73

0.72

# American Indian Students

148 Students

18,347 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

4,057 Students

248,845 Students

% Asian Students

14%

10%

# Hispanic Students

6,063 Students

731,469 Students

% Hispanic Students

21%

29%

# Black Students

12,525 Students

394,848 Students

% Black Students

42%

16%

# White Students

5,195 Students

1,014,287 Students

% White Students

18%

40%

# Hawaiian Students

19 Students

5,740 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

1,486 Students

91,130 Students

% of Two or more races Students

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:

1,712

60,988

# Students in K Grade:

2,087

171,518

# Students in 1st Grade:

1,922

178,905

# Students in 2nd Grade:

2,037

175,989

# Students in 3rd Grade:

2,040

178,881

# Students in 4th Grade:

2,076

179,134

# Students in 5th Grade:

2,003

182,604

# Students in 6th Grade:

1,912

183,404

# Students in 7th Grade:

2,080

186,412

# Students in 8th Grade:

2,193

190,934

# Students in 9th Grade:

2,475

205,061

# Students in 10th Grade:

2,329

202,111

# Students in 11th Grade:

2,066

187,737

# Students in 12th Grade:

2,076

185,289

# Ungraded Students:

499

36,056

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $36,480 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $30,551 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

This School District

This State (NY)

Total Revenue

$1,076 MM

$78,541 MM

This chart displays total revenue of Buffalo City School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Spending

$902 MM

$80,737 MM

This chart displays total spending of Buffalo City School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Revenue / Student

$36,480

$31,353

This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Buffalo City School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Spending / Student

$30,551

$32,230

This chart displays average spending per public school student in Buffalo City School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Buffalo City School District?

Buffalo City School District manages 60 public schools serving 29,507 students.

What is the rank of Buffalo City School District?

Buffalo City School District is ranked #956 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo City School District?

42% of Buffalo City School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo City School District?

Buffalo City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What is Buffalo City School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $30,551 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

Recent Articles

October 31, 2024

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?

This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.

October 27, 2024

Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing

Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.

September 27, 2024

Understanding Rubrics

This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

District size: 60 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 29,507 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
: 79% (Btm 50% in NY)
: Bottom 50%
: 23% (Btm 50%)
: 27% (Btm 50%)
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education