- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Lovejoy Discovery School #43
Federal NCES profile for Lovejoy Discovery School #43, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000339
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 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
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 earns 21/100 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.
- #45 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy Discovery School #43 ranks #45 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 360585000339 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 11.8:1 · 93.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 grew from 577 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 50.8 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 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
Lovejoy Discovery School #43
589 students
What this shows Lovejoy Discovery School #43 reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovejoy Discovery School #43 compares
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.7%
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 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 30.2%
White 26.3%
Asian 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 30.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Lovejoy Discovery School #43 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 Lovejoy Discovery School #43 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 Lovejoy Discovery School #43'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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lovejoy Discovery School #43
How many students attend Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
93.1% of students at Lovejoy Discovery School #43 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
The largest demographic group at Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is African American at 30.2% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Lovejoy Discovery School #43 rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy Discovery School #43 ranks #45 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 Lovejoy Discovery School #43, 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.