P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy serves 228 students in grades 4-6.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
30%
Black
79%
16%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
71%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
12%
4%
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. 86 Street Lawrence Academy?
228 students attend P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy offer ?
P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy part of?
P.S. 86 Street Lawrence Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
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