P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy

126 Donaldson Rd
Buffalo, NY 14208
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Bottom 50%
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy's student population of 392 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4071 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy 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.
25-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
29%
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Black
74%
16%
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White
4%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy's ranking?
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy is ranked #4071 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy?
392 students attend P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy?
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy offer ?
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy part of?
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy located?
P.S. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy is located in the Hamlin Park Historic District neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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