Enrollment
315
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Buffalo, New York, enrolling 315 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 315 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 811 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Buffalo City School District also operates Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students) and City Honors School (1,088 students) alongside Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction.
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 Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction compares
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buffalo City School District, which includes Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction.
$24,652
Per student
-7%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 62.7%
Federal 26.5%
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.
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
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction a good school?
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. 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 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.
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