Ps 82

Summary:

PS 82 is an elementary school located in Buffalo, New York, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 274 students. The school is part of the Buffalo City School District, which is ranked 821 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. PS 82 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 2050-2364 out of around 2,400 schools.

PS 82's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.82% of 3rd graders and 31.11% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 42.6% and 47.05% statewide, respectively. The math proficiency rates were also low, at 17.14% for 3rd grade and 22.22% for 4th grade, compared to 53.93% and 58.03% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female and male students, African American students, and students with special needs. Additionally, PS 82 has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.14% to 94.53% over the past few years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the high per-student spending at PS 82, ranging from $17,394 to $23,371 per student over the past few years, the school's performance has not shown significant improvement over the past decade. When compared to nearby schools, such as the Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence and the Build Community School, both of which are also part of the Buffalo City School District, PS 82's performance is consistently among the lowest. The lack of improvement over time and the school's consistent underperformance suggest that there may be systemic challenges, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, or curriculum and instructional practices, that are hindering student achievement at PS 82.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 230 Easton Ave
       Buffalo, NY  14215-3555


(716) 816-4070

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2322nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,371 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

African American:
68.6%
Asian:
13.9%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ps 82 ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 17th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (68.6%), Asian (13.9%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 82 is 9.2, which is the 8th best among 37 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 82 is $23,371, which is the highest among 38 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 82:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 82 2322nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 82 in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo City School District 821st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 82

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Rank History for all students at Ps 82

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 0.31 2205th 2206 0.0%
2007 0.47 2217th 2219 0.1%
2008 1.60 2206th 2227 0.9%
2009 1.31 2240th 2257 0.8%
2010 1.74 2257th 2263 0.3%
2011 2.40 2262nd 2286 1.0%
2012 2.00 2292nd 2320 1.2%
2013 5.17 2321st 2325 0.2%
2014 5.99 2310th 2345 1.5%
2015 4.79 2345th 2352 0.3%
2016 8.14 2278th 2366 3.7%
2017 9.99 2258th 2386 5.4%
2018 8.92 2284th 2395 4.6%
2019 6.51 2364th 2413 2.0%
2021 2.13 2184th 2201 0.8%
2022 17.39 2122nd 2434 12.8%
2023 19.48 2050th 2439 15.9%
2024 10.61 2322nd 2445 5.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 82

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.16 1577th 1859 15.2%
2022 32.13 1441st 2031 29.0%
2023 21.48 1808th 2016 10.3%
2024 39.79 1160th 2110 45.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 82

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.73 1945th 2045 4.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 82

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.00 2267th 2338 3.0%
2019 11.78 2221st 2357 5.8%
2022 21.24 2007th 2401 16.4%
2023 19.58 2058th 2403 14.4%
2024 8.41 2344th 2413 2.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 82

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.65 2184th 2340 6.7%
2019 5.54 2338th 2358 0.8%
2022 16.20 2142nd 2400 10.8%
2023 20.99 1991st 2400 17.0%
2024 16.48 2162nd 2411 10.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 82

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.70 761st 948 19.7%
2019 15.27 841st 891 5.6%
2021 9.04 417th 427 2.3%
2022 32.85 640th 936 31.6%
2023 34.20 560th 857 34.7%
2024 23.60 768th 927 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ps 82

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 253 297 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 557
1990 229 330 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1991 202 283 0 11 2 n/a n/a 75 573
1992 258 295 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1993 261 320 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 238 296 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1995 194 383 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 591
1996 194 383 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 591
1997 191 472 0 8 4 n/a n/a 0 675
1998 155 497 1 14 4 n/a n/a 0 671
1999 135 498 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2000 109 483 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 605
2001 108 458 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2002 87 349 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 87 349 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 78 428 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 70 490 2 19 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2006 62 509 3 18 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2007 33 480 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2008 24 489 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 29 455 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 40 411 0 32 1 n/a n/a 8 492
2011 40 396 1 20 3 0 15 0 475
2012 26 411 1 23 3 0 15 0 479
2013 22 425 3 18 1 0 20 0 489
2014 24 434 3 35 1 0 19 0 516
2015 24 386 4 33 1 0 23 0 471
2016 23 349 4 34 0 0 27 0 437
2017 20 310 5 28 0 0 22 0 385
2018 19 295 5 30 0 0 15 0 364
2019 19 278 12 31 0 0 13 0 353
2020 25 237 25 34 0 0 16 0 337
2021 21 184 25 28 0 0 13 0 271
2022 16 190 32 29 1 0 12 0 280
2023 13 188 38 24 1 0 10 0 274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 82

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 557 26.0 21.4 n/a
1990 569 28.0 20.3 n/a
1991 573 26.0 22.0 n/a
1992 562 28.0 20.0 n/a
1993 584 28.0 20.9 n/a
1994 549 28.0 19.6 80.1
1995 591 34.7 17.0 73.1
1996 591 34.7 17.0 73.1
1997 675 37.5 18.0 82.8
1998 671 38.9 17.2 85.1
1999 649 40.1 16.2 90.6
2000 605 40.1 15.1 91.7
2001 585 37.1 15.8 59.5
2002 448 30.0 14.9 74.3
2003 448 30.0 14.9 74.3
2004 524 n/a n/a n/a
2005 583 38.9 15.0 81.5
2006 593 38.0 15.6 88.7
2007 531 37.0 14.4 97
2008 528 37.9 13.9 90.3
2009 498 38.0 13.1 96.2
2010 492 38.0 12.9 82.2
2011 475 40.7 11.6 87.2
2012 479 39.0 12.2 93.3
2013 489 37.0 13.2 78.1
2014 516 37.0 13.9 n/a
2015 471 26.0 18.1 7.9
2016 437 37.0 11.8 73.9
2017 385 35.0 11.0 74.5
2018 364 31.0 11.7 80.5
2019 353 29.0 12.1 75.9
2020 337 35.0 9.6 91.1
2021 271 28.9 9.3 93.4
2022 280 30.3 9.2 67.1
2023 274 29.5 9.2 94.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 82

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 557 26.0 21.4 n/a
1990 569 28.0 20.3 n/a
1991 573 26.0 22.0 n/a
1992 562 28.0 20.0 n/a
1993 584 28.0 20.9 n/a
1994 549 28.0 19.6 80.1
1995 591 34.7 17.0 73.1
1996 591 34.7 17.0 73.1
1997 675 37.5 18.0 82.8
1998 671 38.9 17.2 85.1
1999 649 40.1 16.2 90.6
2000 605 40.1 15.1 91.7
2001 585 37.1 15.8 59.5
2002 448 30.0 14.9 74.3
2003 448 30.0 14.9 74.3
2004 524 n/a n/a n/a
2005 583 38.9 15.0 81.5
2006 593 38.0 15.6 88.7
2007 531 37.0 14.4 97
2008 528 37.9 13.9 90.3
2009 498 38.0 13.1 96.2
2010 492 38.0 12.9 82.2
2011 475 40.7 11.6 87.2
2012 479 39.0 12.2 93.3
2013 489 37.0 13.2 78.1
2014 516 37.0 13.9 n/a
2015 471 26.0 18.1 7.9
2016 437 37.0 11.8 73.9
2017 385 35.0 11.0 74.5
2018 364 31.0 11.7 80.5
2019 353 29.0 12.1 75.9
2020 337 35.0 9.6 91.1
2021 271 28.9 9.3 93.4
2022 280 30.3 9.2 67.1
2023 274 29.5 9.2 94.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.0%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201498.4%0.0%0.2%99.5%98.4%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.5%99.8%
201596.7%0.0%0.2%97.9%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.2%98.6%98.8%
201699.2%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.2%100.0%99.7%
201797.7%0.0%0.0%98.3%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.0%99.1%98.9%
201898.5%0.0%0.0%98.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%100.0%98.9%
201998.5%0.0%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.5%99.4%98.8%
202098.6%0.0%98.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.9%100.0%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 82

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,544 (15.6%) $13,774 (84.4%) $16,319
2020 $2,733 (15.7%) $14,660 (84.3%) $17,394
2021 $7,482 (34.4%) $14,282 (65.6%) $21,764
2022 $2,536 (12.6%) $17,539 (87.4%) $20,075
2023 $4,255 (18.2%) $19,115 (81.8%) $23,371

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 82

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2364th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2050th of 2439 Elementary schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 82)2722.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)3226.6
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 82)2211.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)2823.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 82)1450
 36%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)2825.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 82)1132.1
 21.1%
   4th Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)2123.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students353274
 22.4%
African American278188
 32.4%
American Indian01
Asian1238
 216.7%
Hispanic3124
 22.6%
Pacific Islander00
White1913
 31.6%
Two or More Races1310
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%94.5%
 18.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Ps 82.

Students at Ps 82 are 69% African American, 14% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races.

Ps 82 ranks in the bottom 5.0% of New York elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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