P.S. 38 serves 383 students in grades 5-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
53%
30%
Black
36%
15%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 38?
383 students attend P.S. 38.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.S. 38 students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 38?
P.S. 38 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 38 offer ?
P.S. 38 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is P.S. 38 part of?
P.S. 38 is part of Buffalo City School District.
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