- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
Federal NCES profile for Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585003481
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 earns 34/100 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.
- #18 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 ranks #18 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585003481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360585003481 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 10.8:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 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
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
518 students
What this shows Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 compares
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
White 13.5%
Asian 12.2%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 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 Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 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 | 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 Pfc William J Grabiarz #79'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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
How many students attend Pfc William J Grabiarz #79?
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79?
The student-teacher ratio at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Pfc William J Grabiarz #79?
88.8% of students at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pfc William J Grabiarz #79?
The largest demographic group at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 is African American at 44.0% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pfc William J Grabiarz #79?
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 ranks #18 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 Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, 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.