Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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-4
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 82's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Buffalo, NY, covering approximately 52.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
All are welcome to the Buffalo Public Schools, where excellence is our primary expectation, with no excuses.
School Rankings
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars 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 Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars is 0.49, 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
#3587 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
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
4%
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)73.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
Showing 2001–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars's ranking?
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars is ranked #3587 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars often compared to?
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholarsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars?
269 students attend Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars?
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars offer ?
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars part of?
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars located?
Ronald Peoples School Of Scholars is located in the Kenfield neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Kenfield.
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