- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000297
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #13 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts has class sizes smaller than 87% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts ranks #13 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 69.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 360585000297 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 8.5:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.7 → 69.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts 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
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
617 students
What this shows Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts compares
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in New York - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
White 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts'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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
How many students attend Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts?
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts?
65.5% of students at Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts is African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts?
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts ranks #13 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 Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts, 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.