Enrollment
434
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buffalo, NY
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360117206648Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #13 of 20
- elementary schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks #13 of 20 elementary schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
NCES ID 360117206648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Buffalo, New York, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 53% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 89.2% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 434 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.
Against 881 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #388.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School spends $15,267 per pupil, 42% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School compares
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 53% 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
45.6%
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
$15,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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
African American 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.9%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School, which includes Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School.
$15,267
Per student
-42%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School
How many students attend Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School?
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buffalo, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is 18.1:1, which is 53% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School?
89.2% of students at Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is African American at 86.9% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School?
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School rank among elementary schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks #13 of 20 elementary 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 elementary schools in Buffalo on the city page.
Is Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School a good school?
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School earns 29/100 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 Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School?
None; Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is its only campus.
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