- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000310
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools.
- #7 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 95.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy ranks #7 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 360585000310 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 8.7:1 · 95.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Herman Badillo Bilingual 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
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
514 students
What this shows Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy compares
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.7% | ▲ 70% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in New York - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
32
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
African American 10.3%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy is less 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 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy 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 | Higher 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 Herman Badillo Bilingual 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
How many students attend Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy?
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy?
95.7% of students at Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy?
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy ranks #7 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 Herman Badillo Bilingual 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.