- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buffalo, MO
Buffalo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290612000858
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, MO.
School address
District: Dallas Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290612000858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Buffalo Middle held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.9 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 290612000858 · Buffalo, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 12.3:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Mallory Elem. (599 students)
Buffalo Middle held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.9 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mallory Elem.
Mallory Elem.
599 students
- Buffalo High
Buffalo High
511 students
- This school
Buffalo Middle
466 students
What this shows Buffalo Middle reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Middle compares
Buffalo Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Missouri - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Buffalo Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallory Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buffalo High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Middle
How many students attend Buffalo Middle?
Buffalo Middle has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buffalo, MO. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Middle is 12.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 Middle?
51.7% of students at Buffalo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Middle is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Buffalo, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Middle?
Buffalo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Dallas Co. R-I also operates Mallory Elem. (599 students) and Buffalo High (511 students). See the Dallas Co. R-I district page for the complete list.