P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy serves 412 students in grades 3-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
33%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy?
412 students attend P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy?
P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy offer ?
P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy part of?
P.S. 51 Black Rock Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
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