- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Discovery School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585003478
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 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
Discovery School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #45 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery School ranks #45 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585003478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Discovery School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360585003478 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 11.3:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Discovery School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Discovery School 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
Discovery School
541 students
What this shows Discovery School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery School compares
Discovery School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.5%
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Discovery School 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 Discovery School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery School'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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery School
How many students attend Discovery School?
Discovery School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Discovery School?
48.1% of students at Discovery School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery School is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery School?
Discovery School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Discovery School rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery School ranks #45 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 Discovery School, 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.