- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Platte, NE
Buffalo Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310002201322
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in North Platte · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 133
- students enrolled
Buffalo Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Early Learning Center ranks #8 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE.
School address
District: North Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002201322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Buffalo Early Learning Center grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 310002201322 · North Platte, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 33.3:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: North Platte High School (1,145 students)
Buffalo Early Learning Center grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Platte H
North Platte High School
1,145 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
513 students
- Jefferson Elem 329
Jefferson Elementary School
329 students
- Lincoln Elemen 316
Lincoln Elementary School
316 students
- Madison Middle 263
Madison Middle School
263 students
- This school 133
Buffalo Early Learning Center
133 students
What this shows Buffalo Early Learning Center reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Early Learning Center compares
Buffalo Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.3:1 | ▲ 147% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
33.3:1
students per teacher
- 147% above state mean
Top 98% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Buffalo Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for North Platte Public Schools reports $13,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Early Learning Center
How many students attend Buffalo Early Learning Center?
Buffalo Early Learning Center has 133 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Platte, NE. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Early Learning Center is 33.3:1, which is 147% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 112% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Early Learning Center is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in North Platte, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Early Learning Center?
Buffalo Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Learning Center rank among schools in North Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Early Learning Center ranks #8 of 9 schools in North Platte, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Platte on the city page.
What other schools are in North Platte Public Schools?
Besides Buffalo Early Learning Center, North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students), Adams Middle School (513 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (329 students). See the North Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.