PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District · Grades PK-8
2,298th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 1%▼ Declining
PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy 2,298th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 1th in 2025 — declining.
PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 404 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.5% | 70.5% | ▼ 17.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 13.4% | ▲ 13.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 6.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 5.4% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| White | 4.0% | 4.0% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
Typical home value $147K in zip 14208 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Community School #53Buffalo City School District · 0.4 mi away2,309th of 2,326
ELA 13% · Math 14% - 1PS 17Buffalo City School District · 0.6 mi away2,253rd of 2,326
ELA 18% · Math 24% - 1Dr Lydia T Wright Sch of ExcellenceBuffalo City School District · 0.7 mi away2,318th of 2,326
ELA 13% · Math 9% - 1PS 59 Dr Charles Drew Science MagnetBuffalo City School District · 0.9 mi away2,292nd of 2,326
ELA 16% · Math 16% - 1Stanley Makowski Early Childhood CenterBuffalo City School District · 1 mi away2,114th of 2,326
ELA 29% · Math 31% - 1Dr George Blackman EccBuffalo City School District · 1 mi away2,233rd of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 22% - 1Primary Hall Preparatory Charter SchoolPrimary Hall Preparatory Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter2,288th of 2,326
ELA 17% · Math 16% - –Brick Buffalo Academy Charter SchoolBrick Buffalo Academy Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy in?
PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy 2,298th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy?
Black 71%, Asian 13%, Hispanic 6%, Two or more races 5% (404 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14208 is $147K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.