- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, TX
Buffalo H S
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481199000701
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo H S has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Buffalo H S held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 481199000701 · Buffalo, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 11.7:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo J H (414 students)
Buffalo H S held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Buffalo H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buffalo J H
Buffalo J H
414 students
- This school
Buffalo H S
304 students
- Buffalo El
Buffalo El
270 students
What this shows Buffalo H S reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo H S compares
Buffalo H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$13,375
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Buffalo H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high 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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo H S
How many students attend Buffalo H S?
Buffalo H S has 304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo H S is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 H S?
54.7% of students at Buffalo H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo H S?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo H S is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo H S?
Buffalo H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buffalo H S rank among public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo H S ranks #3 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 H S, Buffalo Isd also operates Buffalo J H (414 students) and Buffalo El (270 students). See the Buffalo Isd district page for the complete list.