- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18
Federal NCES profile for Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000323
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 earns 23/100 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.
- #41 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 ranks #41 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360585000323 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 10.6:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 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
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18
475 students
What this shows Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 compares
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.0%
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 36.4%
African American 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 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 Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18'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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18
How many students attend Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
94.8% of students at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
The largest demographic group at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 is Asian at 36.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 ranks #41 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 Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18, 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.