Enrollment
396
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000364
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools.
- #34 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy has class sizes smaller than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy ranks #34 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Buffalo, New York, enrolling 396 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.9% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 686 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #366.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.7% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Buffalo City School District also operates Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students) and City Honors School (1,088 students) alongside Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy.
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 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy compares
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 25% in New York - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.7%
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 67.2%
Asian 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.8%
White 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buffalo City School District, which includes Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy.
$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 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Lower 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 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy'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 (~396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
How many students attend Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy?
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy?
94.9% of students at Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy is African American at 67.2% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy?
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy ranks #34 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 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy a good school?
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp 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.
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