- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, MN
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270720002852
👥 S:T ratio 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program ranks #3 of 4 schools in Buffalo, MN.
School address
District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270720002852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+27.2%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 270720002852 · Buffalo, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 16.7:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo Senior High (1,681 students)
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+27.2%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buffalo Senior
Buffalo Senior High
1,681 students
- Buffalo Commun
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
- This school 150
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program
150 students
What this shows Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program compares
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 20% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
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 Early Child. Sp. Ed Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Community Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwinds Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tatanka Elementary Stem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanover Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program
How many students attend Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program?
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program has 150 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Buffalo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program?
34.4% of students at Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Buffalo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program?
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
Besides Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools also operates Buffalo Senior High (1,681 students), Buffalo Community Middle (1,160 students), and Northwinds Elementary (419 students). See the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools district page for the complete list.