Buffalo Elementary School serves 96 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
70%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IN state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
96 students attend Buffalo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Buffalo Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buffalo Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Buffalo Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Elementary School is part of North White School Corporation School District.
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