Enrollment
133
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.3:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+147% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buffalo Early Learning Center compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Buffalo Early Learning Center
Buffalo Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Platte, Nebraska, enrolling 133 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Nebraska schools and 147% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 133 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
The surrounding North Platte Public Schools spends $12,692 per pupil, 28% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students) and Adams Middle School (513 students) alongside Buffalo Early Learning Center.
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 Buffalo Early Learning Center compares
Buffalo Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Platte Public Schools, which includes Buffalo Early Learning Center.
$12,692
Per student
-28%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~133 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Buffalo Early Learning Center a good school?
Buffalo Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nebraska 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 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.
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