- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Buff Elementary School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 410674001569 · Madras, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 14.1:1 · 93.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Madras High School (768 students)
Buff Elementary School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Buff Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madras High Sc
Madras High School
768 students
- Warm Springs K
Warm Springs K-8 Academy
499 students
- Jefferson Coun
Jefferson County Middle School
426 students
- Madras Element
Madras Elementary School
384 students
- This school 297
Buff Elementary School
297 students
- Metolius Eleme 246
Metolius Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Buff Elementary School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buff Elementary School compares
Buff Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County Sd 509j reports $19,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.