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DISCOVERY SCHOOL

PublicRegular
BUFFALO, New York · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students541
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch57%
Title INo
DISCOVERY SCHOOL
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Key Indicators

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

State avg: 456
541
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
57%-1.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

DISCOVERY SCHOOL is a public primary in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 541 students. It is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictBUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36029
CityBUFFALO
ZIP14220
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360585003478

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment541
White57.9%
Hispanic / Latino15.3%
Black / African American15.2%
Asian3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races7.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
57.9%
Hispanic
15.3%
Black
15.2%
Asian
3.1%
Two+
7.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 %57%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)