- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, NY
East Community School
Federal NCES profile for East Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360585006594
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Community School earns 41/100 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.
- #7 of 18
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 386
- students enrolled
East Community School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Community School ranks #7 of 18 high schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585006594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
East Community School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 360585006594 · Buffalo, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 10.2:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
East Community School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
East Community 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 386
East Community School
386 students
What this shows East Community School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Community School compares
East Community School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
Asian 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
White 8.8%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, East Community School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 East Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Community 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 high 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Community School
How many students attend East Community School?
East Community School has 386 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Community School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Community School?
The largest demographic group at East Community School is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Community School?
East Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 East Community School rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, East Community School ranks #7 of 18 high 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 high schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo City School District?
Besides East Community 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.