How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Buffalo City School District | New York City Geographic District # 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, New York | New York, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 30,124 | 54,995 |
| Number of Schools | 60 | 118 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.9:1 | 12.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Buffalo City School District | New York City Geographic District # 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,652 | N/A |
| Federal Revenue | 26.5% | N/A |
| State Revenue | 62.7% | N/A |
| Local Revenue | 10.8% | N/A |
Buffalo City School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Buffalo City School District | New York City Geographic District # 2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.7% | 22.4% |
| African American | 45.0% | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% | 40.9% |
| Asian | 14.5% | 15.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.9% | 56.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Buffalo City School District | New York City Geographic District # 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 55 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 16 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 334.6:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 79.4% | 45.5% |
School Types
Buffalo City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
New York City Geographic District # 2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.