Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction

453 Leroy St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 20-24% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : 20-24% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction's student population of 241 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
(18-19)
20-24%
54%
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(18-19)
20-24%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
71%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction?
241 students attend Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction?
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction offer ?
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction part of?
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction is part of Buffalo City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 20-24% (Top 1%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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