Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Buffalo Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Valley Elementary School's student population of 159 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buffalo Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Valley Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
34%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School is ranked #1636 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Valley Elementary School?
159 students attend Buffalo Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Buffalo Valley Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Valley Elementary School?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Buffalo Valley Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Buffalo Valley Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School is part of Buffalo Valley School District.
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