Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 74 Hamlin Park Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Buffalo, NY school district, covering approximately 52.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4105 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)95%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy's ranking?
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy is ranked #4105 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy often compared to?
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harvey Austin School #97 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy?
396 students attend P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy?
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy offer ?
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy part of?
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy located?
P.s. 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy is located in the Hamlin Park Historic District neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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