P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy (Closed 2005)

P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy serves 228 students in grades 4-6. 
Minority enrollment was 86% 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 4-6
Total Students
228 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
79%
16%
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White
14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
71%
13%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
12%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy?
228 students attend P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy offer ?
P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy part of?
P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.

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