- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197
Federal NCES profile for Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585005857
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #6 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 ranks #6 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585005857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 360585005857 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 8:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 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 438
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197
438 students
What this shows Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 compares
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.7%
Asian 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
White 5.7%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 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 Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 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 Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197'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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197
How many students attend Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?
The student-teacher ratio at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 49% 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 Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?
93.6% of students at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?
The largest demographic group at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is African American at 55.7% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 ranks #6 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 Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197, 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.