P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy serves 228 students in grades 4-6.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
228 students
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
12 teachers
Showing 1994–2003. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
15%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
39%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
17%
6%
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. 86 Street Lawrence Academy?
228 students attend P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy offer ?
P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy part of?
P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
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