P.S. 11 Poplar Street Academy serves 421 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
31%
Black
86%
15%
White
11%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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. 11 Poplar Street Academy?
421 students attend P.S. 11 Poplar Street Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of P.S. 11 Poplar Street Academy students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 11 Poplar Street Academy?
P.S. 11 Poplar Street Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 11 Poplar Street Academy offer ?
P.S. 11 Poplar Street Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is P.S. 11 Poplar Street Academy part of?
P.S. 11 Poplar Street Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
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