- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
Federal NCES profile for Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000352
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #13 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction ranks #13 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+18.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 360585000352 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 13.1:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction grew from 264 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (+18.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction 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 315
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
315 students
What this shows Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction compares
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 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: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.3%
Asian 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
White 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction'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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
How many students attend Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction?
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction?
82.6% of students at Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction?
The largest demographic group at Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction is African American at 54.3% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction?
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction ranks #13 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 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction, 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.