- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buffalo, MN
Buffalo Community Middle
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Community Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270720000284
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Community Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo Community Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Community Middle ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Buffalo, MN.
School address
District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270720000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Buffalo Community Middle held near 1,140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 270720000284 · Buffalo, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
1,160 enr · 22.7:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo Senior High (1,681 students)
Buffalo Community Middle held near 1,140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Community Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buffalo Senior
Buffalo Senior High
1,681 students
- This school
Buffalo Community Middle
1,160 students
- Northwinds Ele 419
Northwinds Elementary
419 students
- Tatanka Elemen 393
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
393 students
- Hanover Elemen 368
Hanover Elementary
368 students
- Montrose Eleme 363
Montrose Elementary School of Innov
363 students
What this shows Buffalo Community Middle reports 1,160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Community Middle compares
Buffalo Community Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,160
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 89% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Buffalo Community Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo Community Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwinds Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tatanka Elementary Stem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanover Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montrose Elementary School of Innov | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Community Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Community Middle
How many students attend Buffalo Community Middle?
Buffalo Community Middle has 1,160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buffalo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,142 (2022-23) → 1,140 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Community Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Community Middle is 22.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo Community Middle?
21.5% of students at Buffalo Community Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Community Middle?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Community Middle is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Buffalo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Community Middle?
Buffalo Community Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Buffalo Community Middle rank among public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Community Middle ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Buffalo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
Besides Buffalo Community Middle, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools also operates Buffalo Senior High (1,681 students), Northwinds Elementary (419 students), and Tatanka Elementary Stem School (393 students). See the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools district page for the complete list.