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PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY

PublicRegular
BUFFALO, New York · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students481
Student:Teacher8.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo
PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
481
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
90%+32.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY is a public primary in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 481 students. It is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictBUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36029
CityBUFFALO
ZIP14210
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360585000329

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment481
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino18.3%
Black / African American3.7%
Asian34.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native34.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races8.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.8%
Hispanic
18.3%
Black
3.7%
Asian
34.9%
Two+
8.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %90%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)