- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
International School
Federal NCES profile for International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000341
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International School earns 23/100 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.
- #41 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
International School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International School ranks #41 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
International School held near 987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.8 → 85.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360585000341 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 10.8:1 · 91.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
International School held near 987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.8 → 85.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
International 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
- This school
International School
933 students
- Frederick Olms
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 International School reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How International School compares
International School 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.4%
Asian 34.7%
White 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, International School 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 International School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to International 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
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about International School
How many students attend International School?
International School has 933 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 981 (2022-23) → 987 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at International School?
The student-teacher ratio at International School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 International School?
91.8% of students at International School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International School?
The largest demographic group at International School is African American at 37.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International School?
International School 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 International School rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, International School 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 International School, Buffalo City School District also operates Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students), City Honors School (1,088 students), and Frederick Olmsted #156 (928 students). See the Buffalo City School District district page for the complete list.