- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, WY
Buffalo High School
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 560377000187
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Wyoming schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Buffalo, WY.
School address
District: Johnson County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560377000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Buffalo High School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 560377000187 · Buffalo, WY High · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 13.8:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Creek Middle School (240 students)
Buffalo High School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Buffalo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Buffalo High School
317 students
- Clear Creek Mi
Clear Creek Middle School
240 students
- Cloud Peak Ele
Cloud Peak Elementary
225 students
- Meadowlark Ele
Meadowlark Elementary
211 students
- Kaycee School 115
Kaycee School
115 students
- New West High 29
New West High School
29 students
What this shows Buffalo High School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo High School compares
Buffalo High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 64% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 80% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$21,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Buffalo High School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Johnson County School District #1 reports $21,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloud Peak Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kaycee School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New West High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Buffalo
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo High School
How many students attend Buffalo High School?
Buffalo High School has 317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, WY. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo High School is 13.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo High School?
9.9% of students at Buffalo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo High School?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo High School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Buffalo, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo High School?
Buffalo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Buffalo High School rank among public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Buffalo, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnson County School District #1?
Besides Buffalo High School, Johnson County School District #1 also operates Clear Creek Middle School (240 students), Cloud Peak Elementary (225 students), and Meadowlark Elementary (211 students). See the Johnson County School District #1 district page for the complete list.