P.S. 57 serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% 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
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
97%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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. 57?
418 students attend P.S. 57.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of P.S. 57 students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 57?
P.S. 57 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 57 offer ?
P.S. 57 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is P.S. 57 part of?
P.S. 57 is part of Buffalo City School District.
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