- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Frank a Sedita School #30
Federal NCES profile for Frank a Sedita School #30, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585005858
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 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
Frank a Sedita School #30 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools.
- #41 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank a Sedita School #30 has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank a Sedita School #30 ranks #41 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585005858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Frank a Sedita School #30 shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 360585005858 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 9.7:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Frank a Sedita School #30 shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 604 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frank a Sedita School #30 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
Frank a Sedita School #30
614 students
What this shows Frank a Sedita School #30 reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank a Sedita School #30 compares
Frank a Sedita School #30 is a shrinking 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.7%
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 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
African American 15.3%
Asian 6.8%
White 5.2%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Frank a Sedita School #30 is about as mixed as 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 Frank a Sedita School #30 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank a Sedita School #30'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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frank a Sedita School #30
How many students attend Frank a Sedita School #30?
Frank a Sedita School #30 has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank a Sedita School #30?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank a Sedita School #30 is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Frank a Sedita School #30?
94.5% of students at Frank a Sedita School #30 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank a Sedita School #30?
The largest demographic group at Frank a Sedita School #30 is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank a Sedita School #30?
Frank a Sedita School #30 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 Frank a Sedita School #30 rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank a Sedita School #30 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 Frank a Sedita School #30, 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.