PS 61 ARTHUR O EVE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION

School Overview
PS 61 Arthur O. Eve School of Distinction, located in the University District of Buffalo, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Buffalo Public Schools system. Named in honor of the legendary New York State Assemblyman Arthur O. Eve—a champion of educational equity and civil rights—the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. The school provides a comprehensive educational program that focuses on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and character, aiming to prepare them for long-term success in their future schooling.

As part of the broader Buffalo Public Schools district, PS 61 emphasizes community engagement and the importance of creating an inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. The school utilizes the district’s resources to provide support services and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. By focusing on the values of distinction and leadership associated with its namesake, PS 61 strives to empower its young learners to become active, responsible, and engaged members of their community.
264
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 61 ARTHUR O EVE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic21
Black170
Asian46
Two or More18
American Indian1
  • Black
    170 (64.4 %)
  • Asian
    46 (17.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    21 (8.0 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (6.8 %)
  • White
    8 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (716)816-3400
Website: http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 270
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 52
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 61 ARTHUR O EVE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten52
Kindergarten60
Grade 144
Grade 241
Grade 343
Grade 424
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 61 ARTHUR O EVE SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12748.1%
Male13751.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)