- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buffalo, TX
Buffalo J H
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481199004922
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Buffalo J H held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481199004922 · Buffalo, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 13.8:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo H S (304 students)
Buffalo J H held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Buffalo J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Buffalo J H
414 students
- Buffalo H S
Buffalo H S
304 students
- Buffalo El
Buffalo El
270 students
What this shows Buffalo J H reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo J H compares
Buffalo J H 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 62% | - | - |
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.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Buffalo J H 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buffalo El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo J H'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 elementary 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo J H
How many students attend Buffalo J H?
Buffalo J H has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buffalo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo J H is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 J H?
56.7% of students at Buffalo J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo J H?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo J H is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Buffalo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo J H?
Buffalo J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo J H ranks #2 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 J H, Buffalo Isd also operates Buffalo H S (304 students) and Buffalo El (270 students). See the Buffalo Isd district page for the complete list.