P.S. 68 - Westminster Community School serves 515 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
98%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
61%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 68 - Westminster Community School?
515 students attend P.S. 68 - Westminster Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of P.S. 68 - Westminster Community School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does P.S. 68 - Westminster Community School offer ?
P.S. 68 - Westminster Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is P.S. 68 - Westminster Community School part of?
P.S. 68 - Westminster Community School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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