Overview
PS 81 is a public primary in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 739 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
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% 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
ZIP14216
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360585000369
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment739
White1.1%
Hispanic / Latino17.0%
Black / African American8.2%
Asian44.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native19.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races8.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %85%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)