Enrollment
437
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
North Park Community School #50
Federal NCES profile for North Park Community School #50, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585006633
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Park Community School #50 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #26 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Park Community School #50 has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Community School #50 ranks #26 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585006633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Park Community School #50 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Park Community School #50
North Park Community School #50 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Buffalo, New York, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 54% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 833 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #738, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Buffalo City School District also operates Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students) and City Honors School (1,088 students) alongside North Park Community School #50.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Park Community School #50 compares
North Park Community School #50 on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 51% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
African American 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, North Park Community School #50 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buffalo City School District, which includes North Park Community School #50.
$24,652
Per student
-7%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 62.7%
Federal 26.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Park Community School #50 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Park Community School #50's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Park Community School #50
How many students attend North Park Community School #50?
North Park Community School #50 has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Community School #50?
The student-teacher ratio at North Park Community School #50 is 18.2:1, which is 54% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Park Community School #50?
27.5% of students at North Park Community School #50 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Park Community School #50?
The largest demographic group at North Park Community School #50 is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Park Community School #50?
North Park Community School #50 has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Park Community School #50 rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, North Park Community School #50 ranks #26 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.
Is North Park Community School #50 a good school?
North Park Community School #50 earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Buffalo City School District?
Besides North Park Community School #50, 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.
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