- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, NY
Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy
Federal NCES profile for Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360585006611
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #15 of 18
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy ranks #15 of 18 high schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585006611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 360585006611 · Buffalo, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 12.7:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy 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
Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy
469 students
What this shows Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy compares
Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy is a growing 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 11.1%
White 6.2%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy'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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy
How many students attend Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy?
Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy has 469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy?
84.8% of students at Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy?
The largest demographic group at Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy is African American at 62.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy?
Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy ranks #15 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 Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative Technolgy, 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.