- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000350
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New York schools.
- #3 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet has class sizes smaller than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet ranks #3 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE held 55.7 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 360585000350 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 5.3:1 · 93.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet shrank from 620 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE held 55.7 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 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 293
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet
293 students
What this shows Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet compares
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet is a shrinking 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 55% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 2% in New York - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 60.4%
Asian 18.1%
White 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 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 Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 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 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet'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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet
How many students attend Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet?
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet is 5.3:1, which is 55% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 66% 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 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet?
93.2% of students at Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet is African American at 60.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet?
Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet ranks #3 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 Ps 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, 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.