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PS 81

PS 81 is a public primary school in Buffalo, NY, serving grades PK–8, rated C, with 739 students and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
739
Students per teacher
13:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
Yes

Student body

Black41%
Hispanic17%
White17%
Asian14%
Two or more races11%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
54% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-6.0%
Prior-year enrollment
786

Homes assigned to this school

6,916 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to PS 81. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
140 Tacoma Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216
Phone
(716) 816-4060
Website
buffaloschools.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
360585000369
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School district

Buffalo City School District

District rating
C-
Schools
61
Students
30,077
Spending per student
$25,264
Teachers (FTE)
2,866
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About PS 81

How is PS 81 rated?

PS 81 holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Buffalo City School District is rated C- overall.

What grades does PS 81 serve?

PS 81 serves grades PK–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend PS 81?

739 students attend PS 81, down from 786 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1.

Which homes are assigned to PS 81?

TopHap matches 6,916 residential properties to PS 81 in and around Buffalo. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is PS 81 in?

PS 81 is part of Buffalo City School District, which reports 61 schools, 30,077 students and $25,264 of spending per student.