- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Ps 69 Houghton Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ps 69 Houghton Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000360
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 69 Houghton Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #38 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 69 Houghton Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 69 Houghton Academy ranks #38 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ps 69 Houghton Academy held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 360585000360 · Buffalo, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 11.1:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Ps 69 Houghton Academy held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 69 Houghton Academy 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 444
Ps 69 Houghton Academy
444 students
What this shows Ps 69 Houghton Academy reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 69 Houghton Academy compares
Ps 69 Houghton Academy 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 52% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
90.1%
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 32.4%
White 23.9%
Asian 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Largest group: African American at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Ps 69 Houghton Academy 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 69 Houghton Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 69 Houghton Academy'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 (~444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 69 Houghton Academy
How many students attend Ps 69 Houghton Academy?
Ps 69 Houghton Academy has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 69 Houghton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 69 Houghton Academy is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 69 Houghton Academy?
85.3% of students at Ps 69 Houghton Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 69 Houghton Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ps 69 Houghton Academy is African American at 32.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 69 Houghton Academy?
Ps 69 Houghton Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 69 Houghton Academy rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 69 Houghton Academy ranks #38 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 69 Houghton Academy, 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.