Buffalo City School District

The Buffalo City School District is located in Buffalo, NY and includes 57 schools that serve 36,540 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Buffalo City School District spends $16,962 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 69% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Buffalo City School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Buffalo City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 9% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Buffalo City School District, 29% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Buffalo City School District serves 7% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.