- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585006262
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #1 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy School has class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy School ranks #1 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585006262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Academy School grew from 70 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360585006262 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 2.1:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Academy School grew from 70 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Academy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutchinson Cen
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
1,140 students
- City Honors Sc
City Honors School
1,088 students
- International
International School
933 students
- Frederick Olms
Frederick Olmsted #156
928 students
- Mckinley Vocat
Mckinley Vocational High School
862 students
- This school 70
Academy School
70 students
What this shows Academy School reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy School compares
Academy School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.1:1 | ▼ 82% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.1:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.1:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in New York - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$29,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 14 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 121.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
White 11.4%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Academy School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Buffalo City School District reports $29,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy School
How many students attend Academy School?
Academy School has 70 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy School is 2.1:1, which is 82% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 87% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy School?
94.3% of students at Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Academy School is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy School?
Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy School rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy School ranks #1 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo City School District?
Besides Academy School, Buffalo City School District also operates Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students), City Honors School (1,088 students), and International School (933 students). See the Buffalo City School District district page for the complete list.