Frederick Olmsted #156 vs Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Olmsted #156
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 5–12
928 students
Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
315 students
| Measure | Frederick Olmsted #156 Buffalo, New York | Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,079 | #2270 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4677 of 16,910 | #42193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 928 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 22% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Olmsted #156 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 24.2).
- •Frederick Olmsted #156 does better on math proficiency (64% vs 22%).
- •Frederick Olmsted #156 does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 22%).
- •Frederick Olmsted #156 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 85.7%).
- •Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
- •Frederick Olmsted #156 is the larger school with 928 students compared with 315.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frederick Olmsted #156 better than Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks higher (64.4 vs 24.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frederick Olmsted #156 and Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Olmsted #156: 928. Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Olmsted #156 and Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction rank in New York?
Frederick Olmsted #156 is 844th of 1,079 and Ps 61 Arthur O Eve School of Distinction is 2270th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).