- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
North Park Community School #50 grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 360585006633 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 18.2:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
North Park Community School #50 grew from 305 students in 2022-23 to 356 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
North Park Community School #50 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 437
North Park Community School #50
437 students
What this shows North Park Community School #50 reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Park Community School #50 compares
North Park Community School #50 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,088
- 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 (~437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), up 51.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.