BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
The Buffalo City School District serves as a foundational educational institution for western New York, operating 61 schools across a dynamic, large-city setting within the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metropolitan region. Headquartered at 712 City Hall in downtown Buffalo, this active, traditional public school district offers a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded learning opportunities. Enrolling over 30,000 students—including more than 12,400 Black, 6,100 Hispanic, 5,000 White, and 4,700 Asian learners—the district reflects a richly diverse community dedicated to fostering inclusive and accessible public education.

To effectively serve its extensive student population, the district operates with a substantial professional workforce comprising over 12,500 full-time equivalent staff members. This capacity includes more than 5,700 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 950 instructional aides, and over 5,800 dedicated support personnel, providing strong academic, administrative, and wraparound infrastructure from early childhood through high school graduation. For families, students, and education researchers seeking further engagement or program specifics, the Buffalo City School District remains readily reachable through its central office or online at buffaloschools.org.
61
Total Schools
30,077
Total Students
5,731.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White5,010
Hispanic6,195
Black12,403
Asian4,730
Two or More1,570
American Indian123
Pacific Islander21
  • Black
    12,403 (41.3%)
  • Hispanic
    6,195 (20.6%)
  • White
    5,010 (16.7%)
  • Asian
    4,730 (15.7%)
  • Two or More
    1,570 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    123 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    21 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary36
Middle1
High21
Other4
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:61
Students:30,077*
Teachers (FTE):5,731.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.2
Schools in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 62 Schools
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