- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 360585000355 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 13.6:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted 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
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted
583 students
What this shows Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted compares
Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,088
- 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 (~583 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.