Enrollment
297
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410674001569
Buff Elementary School — Madras, OR
Federal NCES profile for Buff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jefferson County Sd 509j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.8%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buff Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Buff Elementary School reports 297 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 93.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Oregon average and 81% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 297 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson County Sd 509j spends $18,891 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.3% from local sources (property taxes), 56.0% from the state, and 22.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buff Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.8% | ▲ 63% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
93.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 10% in Oregon — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,891
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 297 Top 41% in Oregon — larger than 59% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 93.8% +63% vs state
NCES ID 410674001569
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 39.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 297:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Sd 509j, which includes Buff Elementary School.
$18,891
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 56.0%
Federal 22.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Buff Elementary School
How many students attend Buff Elementary School?
Buff Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Madras, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buff Elementary School is 13:1, which is 29% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buff Elementary School?
93.8% of students at Buff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buff Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Madras, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buff Elementary School?
Buff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.