- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, MO
Buffalo High
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290612000149
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo High has class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, MO.
School address
District: Dallas Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290612000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Buffalo High shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 290612000149 · Buffalo, MO High · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 14.6:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Mallory Elem. (599 students)
Buffalo High shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 522 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Buffalo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mallory Elem.
Mallory Elem.
599 students
- This school
Buffalo High
511 students
- Buffalo Middle
Buffalo Middle
466 students
What this shows Buffalo High reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo High compares
Buffalo High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 6% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Missouri - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Buffalo High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Co. R-I reports $11,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallory Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo High
How many students attend Buffalo High?
Buffalo High has 511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, MO. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo High is 14.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo High?
43.5% of students at Buffalo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo High?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo High is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Buffalo, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo High?
Buffalo High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dallas Co. R-I?
Besides Buffalo High, Dallas Co. R-I also operates Mallory Elem. (599 students) and Buffalo Middle (466 students). See the Dallas Co. R-I district page for the complete list.