How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Buffalo City School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, New York | Buffalo, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 30,124 | 6,509 |
| Number of Schools | 60 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 10.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Buffalo City School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,407 | $27,061 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.5% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 62.7% | 38.2% |
| Local Revenue | 10.8% | 47.9% |
Buffalo City School District
Federal State Local
Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Buffalo City School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.7% | 65.9% |
| African American | 45.0% | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% | 10.7% |
| Asian | 14.5% | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 8.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.8% | 42.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Buffalo City School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 55 | 28 |
| Schools with AP | 16 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 356.8:1 | 344.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 71.6% | 26.9% |
School Types
Buffalo City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 56
Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.