Persistence Preparatory Charter School serves 266 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Persistence Preparatory Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Persistence Preparatory Charter School's student population of 266 students has grown by 160% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Persistence Preparatory Charter School is 0.22, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
88%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Persistence Preparatory Charter School?
266 students attend Persistence Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Persistence Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Persistence Preparatory Charter School?
Persistence Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Persistence Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Persistence Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Persistence Preparatory Charter School part of?
Persistence Preparatory Charter School is part of Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Persistence Preparatory Charter School located?
Persistence Preparatory Charter School is located in the MLK Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in MLK Park.
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