- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, NY
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center
Federal NCES profile for Ps 42 Occupational Training Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360585000338
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #13 of 18
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 42 Occupational Training Center ranks #13 of 18 high schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center held near 63 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360585000338 · Buffalo, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 5.8:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center held near 63 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center 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 69
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center
69 students
What this shows Ps 42 Occupational Training Center reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 42 Occupational Training Center compares
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center 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 | 5.8:1 | ▼ 51% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 3% in New York - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
White 20.3%
Asian 15.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Ps 42 Occupational Training Center is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Ps 42 Occupational Training Center 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 42 Occupational Training Center'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 high 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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 42 Occupational Training Center
How many students attend Ps 42 Occupational Training Center?
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center has 69 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 42 Occupational Training Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 42 Occupational Training Center is 5.8:1, which is 51% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 63% 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 Ps 42 Occupational Training Center?
96.9% of students at Ps 42 Occupational Training Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 42 Occupational Training Center?
The largest demographic group at Ps 42 Occupational Training Center is African American at 34.8% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 42 Occupational Training Center?
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 42 Occupational Training Center rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 42 Occupational Training Center ranks #13 of 18 high 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 high schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo City School District?
Besides Ps 42 Occupational Training Center, 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.