- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000302
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #31 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence ranks #31 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360585000302 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 11:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence 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 Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence
560 students
What this shows Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence compares
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 65% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in New York - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
95.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.3%
Asian 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
White 6.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence 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 Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence'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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence
How many students attend Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence?
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence?
92.9% of students at Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence is African American at 69.3% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence?
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence ranks #31 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 Lydia T Wright Sch of Excellence, 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.