P.S. 77 serves 502 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 91% 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 Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
28%
15%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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. 77?
502 students attend P.S. 77.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.S. 77 students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 77?
P.S. 77 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 77 offer ?
P.S. 77 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is P.S. 77 part of?
P.S. 77 is part of Buffalo City School District.
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