Enrollment
297
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madras, OR
Buff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410674001569
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buff Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Madras · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 93.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Buff Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buff Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Madras, OR.
School address
District: Jefferson County Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410674001569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buff Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buff Elementary School
Buff Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Madras, Oregon, enrolling 297 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.8% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (39%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Madras's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madras Elementary School (384 students): Buff Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Jefferson County Sd 509j also operates Madras High School (768 students) and Warm Springs K-8 Academy (499 students) alongside Buff Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buff Elementary School compares
Buff Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.8% | ▲ 78% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Oregon - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Buff Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Sd 509j, which includes Buff Elementary School.
$17,271
Per student
-5%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Buff Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warm Springs K-8 Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madras Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metolius Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buff Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Madras
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Next steps
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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 an elementary school in Madras, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buff Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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 52.8%.
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% of enrollment, in Madras, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buff Elementary School?
Buff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buff Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Madras?
By Resource Investment Index, Buff Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Madras, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Madras on the city page.
Is Buff Elementary School a good school?
Buff Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Sd 509j?
Besides Buff Elementary School, Jefferson County Sd 509j also operates Madras High School (768 students), Warm Springs K-8 Academy (499 students), and Jefferson County Middle School (426 students). See the Jefferson County Sd 509j district page for the complete list.
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