Frederick Law Olmsted School (Closed 2004)

Frederick Law Olmsted School serves 315 students in grades 3-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
315 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
48%
16%
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White
42%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Frederick Law Olmsted School?
315 students attend Frederick Law Olmsted School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Frederick Law Olmsted School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Law Olmsted School?
Frederick Law Olmsted School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick Law Olmsted School offer ?
Frederick Law Olmsted School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Frederick Law Olmsted School part of?
Frederick Law Olmsted School is part of Buffalo City School District.

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