- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Harriet Ross Tubman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000332
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 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
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy earns 22/100 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.
- #44 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harriet Ross Tubman Academy ranks #44 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 360585000332 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 11:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 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
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy
550 students
What this shows Harriet Ross Tubman Academy reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harriet Ross Tubman Academy compares
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 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 | 96.3% | ▲ 71% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
73.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.8%
Asian 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
White 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 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 Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 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 Harriet Ross Tubman Academy'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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harriet Ross Tubman Academy
How many students attend Harriet Ross Tubman Academy?
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriet Ross Tubman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 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 Harriet Ross Tubman Academy?
96.3% of students at Harriet Ross Tubman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harriet Ross Tubman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Harriet Ross Tubman Academy is African American at 43.8% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harriet Ross Tubman Academy?
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Harriet Ross Tubman Academy rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Harriet Ross Tubman Academy ranks #44 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 Harriet Ross Tubman Academy, 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.