Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Elementary School's student population of 284 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buffalo Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
49%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
284 students attend Buffalo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Buffalo Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buffalo Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Buffalo Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Elementary School is part of Buffalo Independent School District.
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