- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc
Federal NCES profile for Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000356
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #9 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc ranks #9 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 360585000356 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 9.6:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc 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 250
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc
250 students
What this shows Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc compares
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 14.0%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc 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 65 Roosevelt Ecc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc'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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc
How many students attend Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc?
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 65 Roosevelt Ecc?
87.7% of students at Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc?
The largest demographic group at Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc is African American at 45.2% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc?
Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 65 Roosevelt Ecc ranks #9 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 65 Roosevelt Ecc, 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.