P.S. 71 serves 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
86%
15%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buffalo City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 71?
347 students attend P.S. 71.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of P.S. 71 students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 71?
P.S. 71 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 71 offer ?
P.S. 71 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is P.S. 71 part of?
P.S. 71 is part of Buffalo City School District.
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