At a glance
Reported students
514
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy: 514 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 579
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.8:1
What the reported data says about Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Buffalo. It is one of 62 current school records connected to Buffalo City School District. NCES reports 514 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.4%) and Black (10.3%). English learners represent 55.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.59 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 55.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.1%
- Hispanic85.4%
- Black10.3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Buffalo City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
Elementary · Grades PK–08
518 reported students
D'Youville-Porter Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–08
521 reported students
Discovery School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
541 reported students
Harvey Austin School #97
Elementary · Grades PK–08
487 reported students
PS 27 Hillery Park Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
481 reported students
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
550 reported students
Public schools near Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park Elementary · Charter · Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park | KG–08 | 429 | 0.4 mi |
| Waterfront Elementary School Elementary · Buffalo City School District | PK–08 | 743 | 0.6 mi |
| Enterprise Charter School Elementary · Charter · Enterprise Charter School | KG–08 | 402 | 0.6 mi |
| Buffalo Commons Charter School Elementary · Charter · Buffalo Commons Charter School | KG–04 | 114 | 0.7 mi |
| Reach Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Reach Academy Charter School | KG–08 | 805 | 0.7 mi |
| D'Youville-Porter Campus Elementary · Buffalo City School District | PK–08 | 521 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
What grades does Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy serve?
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Buffalo City School District.
How many students attend Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy?
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy reported 514 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 579 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 514 students and 51.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buffalo City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy in?
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy is part of Buffalo City School District, based in Buffalo, NY, which operates 62 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park (0.4 mi), Waterfront Elementary School (0.6 mi), Enterprise Charter School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.