Enrollment
899
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010505602Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #47 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School ranks #47 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360010505602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Buffalo, New York, enrolling 899 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 899 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 490 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #398, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 899 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School spends $15,448 per pupil, 42% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 381 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 899 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School compares
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.3%
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
$15,448
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 899 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
246
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 50.2%
Asian 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
White 7.3%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, which includes Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School.
$15,448
Per student
-42%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~899 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
How many students attend Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School has 899 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
74.1% of students at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is African American at 50.2% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School ranks #47 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.
Is Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School a good school?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
None; Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is its only campus.
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