- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castle Rock, CO
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001577
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Castle Rock · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Castle Rock, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 080345001577 · Castle Rock, CO Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 20.2:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 524
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
524 students
What this shows Buffalo Ridge Elementary School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Ridge Elementary School compares
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 83% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 5.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castle Rock, CO. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
6.6% of students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Castle Rock, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buffalo Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Castle Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Castle Rock, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Castle Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.