- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, NY
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
Federal NCES profile for Leonardo Da Vinci High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360585003275
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonardo Da Vinci High School earns 37/100 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 18
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonardo Da Vinci High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonardo Da Vinci High School ranks #11 of 18 high schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585003275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Leonardo Da Vinci High School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 360585003275 · Buffalo, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 11:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Leonardo Da Vinci High School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Leonardo Da Vinci High 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
- International
International School
933 students
- Frederick Olms
Frederick Olmsted #156
928 students
- Mckinley Vocat
Mckinley Vocational High School
862 students
- This school 363
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
363 students
What this shows Leonardo Da Vinci High School reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonardo Da Vinci High School compares
Leonardo Da Vinci High 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11:1
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
86.5%
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 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 39.2%
White 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 16.9%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Leonardo Da Vinci High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Leonardo Da Vinci High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonardo Da Vinci High 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
- 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 high 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 (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Leonardo Da Vinci High School
How many students attend Leonardo Da Vinci High School?
Leonardo Da Vinci High School has 363 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonardo Da Vinci High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonardo Da Vinci High School 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 Leonardo Da Vinci High School?
77.4% of students at Leonardo Da Vinci High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonardo Da Vinci High School?
The largest demographic group at Leonardo Da Vinci High School is African American at 39.2% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonardo Da Vinci High School?
Leonardo Da Vinci High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Leonardo Da Vinci High School rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonardo Da Vinci High School ranks #11 of 18 high 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 high schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo City School District?
Besides Leonardo Da Vinci High School, 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.