- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Dr George Blackman Ecc
Federal NCES profile for Dr George Blackman Ecc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000347
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr George Blackman Ecc earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #21 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr George Blackman Ecc has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr George Blackman Ecc ranks #21 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Dr George Blackman Ecc held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 360585000347 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 8.1:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Dr George Blackman Ecc held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dr George Blackman Ecc 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 333
Dr George Blackman Ecc
333 students
What this shows Dr George Blackman Ecc reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr George Blackman Ecc compares
Dr George Blackman Ecc 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 53% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.1%
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
Asian 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 8.1%
White 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Dr George Blackman Ecc 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 George Blackman Ecc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr George Blackman Ecc'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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr George Blackman Ecc
How many students attend Dr George Blackman Ecc?
Dr George Blackman Ecc has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr George Blackman Ecc?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr George Blackman Ecc is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 George Blackman Ecc?
86.1% of students at Dr George Blackman Ecc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr George Blackman Ecc?
The largest demographic group at Dr George Blackman Ecc is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr George Blackman Ecc?
Dr George Blackman Ecc has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 George Blackman Ecc rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr George Blackman Ecc ranks #21 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 George Blackman Ecc, 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.