- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, TX
Buffalo El
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481199000700
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo El earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Buffalo El shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481199000700 · Buffalo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.3:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo J H (414 students)
Buffalo El shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Buffalo El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buffalo J H
Buffalo J H
414 students
- Buffalo H S
Buffalo H S
304 students
- This school
Buffalo El
270 students
What this shows Buffalo El reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo El compares
Buffalo El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Buffalo El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buffalo Isd reports $13,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo El
How many students attend Buffalo El?
Buffalo El has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo El?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Buffalo El?
62.6% of students at Buffalo El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo El?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo El is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Buffalo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo El?
Buffalo El has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 El rank among public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Buffalo Isd?
Besides Buffalo El, Buffalo Isd also operates Buffalo J H (414 students) and Buffalo H S (304 students). See the Buffalo Isd district page for the complete list.