- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, IA
Buffalo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190858000459
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 242
- students enrolled
Buffalo Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Buffalo Elementary School shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 190858000459 · Buffalo, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 13.4:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,304 students)
Buffalo Elementary School shrank from 298 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,304 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,288 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,190 students
- Sudlow Interme
Sudlow Intermediate
734 students
- Wood Intermedi
Wood Intermediate
629 students
- This school 242
Buffalo Elementary School
242 students
What this shows Buffalo Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Elementary School compares
Buffalo Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$13,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Buffalo Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davenport Comm School District reports $13,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Elementary School
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, IA. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Buffalo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Buffalo, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Besides Buffalo Elementary School, Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students), Central High School (1,288 students), and North High School (1,190 students). See the Davenport Comm School District district page for the complete list.