- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Community School #53
Federal NCES profile for Community School #53, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000346
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community School #53 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #38 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 93.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Community School #53 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community School #53 ranks #38 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Community School #53 held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360585000346 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 10.3:1 · 93.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Community School #53 held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Community School #53 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
Community School #53
464 students
What this shows Community School #53 reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community School #53 compares
Community School #53 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.8% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 65.7%
Asian 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
White 5.8%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Community School #53 is more 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 Community School #53 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community School #53'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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community School #53
How many students attend Community School #53?
Community School #53 has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School #53?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School #53 is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Community School #53?
93.8% of students at Community School #53 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community School #53?
The largest demographic group at Community School #53 is African American at 65.7% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community School #53?
Community School #53 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Community School #53 rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Community School #53 ranks #38 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 Community School #53, 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.