Enrollment
583
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
Federal NCES profile for Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000355
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. 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
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted ranks #18 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Buffalo, New York, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger 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.
Among 795 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #597, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 583 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% 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 64 Frederick Law Olmsted.
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 64 Frederick Law Olmsted compares
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
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 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 19.6%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted 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 64 Frederick Law Olmsted.
$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 64 Frederick Law Olmsted Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted'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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
How many students attend Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted?
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted?
31.5% of students at Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted?
The largest demographic group at Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted?
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 64 Frederick Law Olmsted rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted 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.
Is Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted a good school?
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, 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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