Overview
PS 81 is a public primary in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 739 students. It is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
کلیدي حقایق
SectorPublic
د ښوونځي ډول ډولRegular
د کچې کچهPrimary
ولسوالۍ BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36029
د ښار د ښار په اړهBUFFALO
ZIP14216
چارټر ښوونځی No
د مقناطیس ښوونځيNo
د لومړي سرلیک INo
NCES School ID360585000369
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment739
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino17.0%
Black / African American8.2%
Asian44.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native19.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races8.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %85%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)