P.S. 40 (Closed 2005)

P.S. 40 serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 61% 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-6
Total Students
237 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
53%
16%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
66%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
22%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.S. 40?
237 students attend P.S. 40.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.S. 40 students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does P.S. 40 offer ?
P.S. 40 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is P.S. 40 part of?
P.S. 40 is part of Buffalo City School District.

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