How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Park Community School #50 | PS 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 437 | 739 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 13:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.7% | 85.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | North Park Community School #50 | PS 81 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,407 | $29,407 |
| District | Buffalo Public Schools | Buffalo Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Park Community School #50 | PS 81 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.2% | 16.6% |
| African American | 15.6% | 41.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% | 16.9% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 13.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 10.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Park Community School #50 | PS 81 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 236:1 | 735:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.2% | 64.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.