- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, UT
Buffalo Point School
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Point School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021001221
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Point School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo Point School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Point School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Syracuse, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Buffalo Point School grew from 938 students in 2022-23 to 1,014 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 490021001221 · Syracuse, UT Other · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 20.2:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Buffalo Point School grew from 938 students in 2022-23 to 1,014 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Point School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syracuse High
Syracuse High
2,608 students
- Davis High
Davis High
2,238 students
- Layton High
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- This school 726
Buffalo Point School
726 students
What this shows Buffalo Point School reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Point School compares
Buffalo Point School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 71% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Utah average of 28.0%
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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Utah - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$9,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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 726 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Buffalo Point School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo Point School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Point School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~726 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Point School
How many students attend Buffalo Point School?
Buffalo Point School has 726 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, UT. CCD year-over-year: 938 (2022-23) → 1,014 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Point School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Point School is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 29% higher 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 Point School?
8.2% of students at Buffalo Point School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Point School?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Point School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Syracuse, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Point School?
Buffalo Point School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 Point School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Point School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Syracuse, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Buffalo Point School, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Layton High (2,231 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.