- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Frederick Olmsted #156
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Olmsted #156, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000348
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Olmsted #156 earns 44/100 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.
- #11 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Olmsted #156 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks #11 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Frederick Olmsted #156 held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.4 → 79.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 360585000348 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
928 enr · 11.5:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Frederick Olmsted #156 held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.4 → 79.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frederick Olmsted #156 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
- This school
Frederick Olmsted #156
928 students
- Mckinley Vocat
Mckinley Vocational High School
862 students
- South Park Hig
South Park High School
801 students
What this shows Frederick Olmsted #156 reports 928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Olmsted #156 compares
Frederick Olmsted #156 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 928 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
928
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 28.8%
African American 28.4%
Asian 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 28.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Frederick Olmsted #156 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Frederick Olmsted #156 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Park High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Olmsted #156'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
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~928 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Olmsted #156
How many students attend Frederick Olmsted #156?
Frederick Olmsted #156 has 928 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 904 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Olmsted #156?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Olmsted #156 is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Frederick Olmsted #156?
62.2% of students at Frederick Olmsted #156 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Olmsted #156?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Olmsted #156 is White at 28.8% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Olmsted #156?
Frederick Olmsted #156 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Frederick Olmsted #156 rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks #11 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 Frederick Olmsted #156, 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.