Erie 1 Boces serves 503 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Erie 1 Boces ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Erie 1 Boces's student population of 503 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 196 teachers has grown by 196% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
196 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Erie 1 Boces is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
70%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Erie 1 Boces?
503 students attend Erie 1 Boces.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Erie 1 Boces students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erie 1 Boces?
Erie 1 Boces has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Erie 1 Boces offer ?
Erie 1 Boces offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Erie 1 Boces part of?
Erie 1 Boces is part of Erie 1 BOCES School District.
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