P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy serves 412 students in grades 3-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
412 students
Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 1995–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
30%
31%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
15%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
39%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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. 51 Black Rock Academy?
412 students attend P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy?
P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy offer ?
P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy part of?
P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
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