- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Bilingual Center
Federal NCES profile for Bilingual Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000333
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bilingual Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #24 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bilingual Center has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bilingual Center ranks #24 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Bilingual Center held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 360585000333 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 7.8:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Bilingual Center held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Bilingual Center 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 358
Bilingual Center
358 students
What this shows Bilingual Center reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bilingual Center compares
Bilingual Center held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
White 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Bilingual Center is less mixed than 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 Bilingual Center 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bilingual Center'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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bilingual Center
How many students attend Bilingual Center?
Bilingual Center has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bilingual Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bilingual Center is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Bilingual Center?
91.8% of students at Bilingual Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bilingual Center?
The largest demographic group at Bilingual Center is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bilingual Center?
Bilingual Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bilingual Center rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bilingual Center ranks #24 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 Bilingual Center, 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.