- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gillette, WY
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560147000546
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Ridge Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wyoming schools.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Gillette · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo Ridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Ridge Elementary ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Gillette, WY.
School address
District: Campbell County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560147000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Buffalo Ridge Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 560147000546 · Gillette, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 14.8:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell County High School (1,212 students)
Buffalo Ridge Elementary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Count
Campbell County High School
1,212 students
- Thunder Basin
Thunder Basin High School
1,206 students
- Twin Spruce Ju
Twin Spruce Junior High School
667 students
- Sage Valley Ju
Sage Valley Junior High School
589 students
- Stocktrail Ele
Stocktrail Elementary
554 students
- This school 413
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
413 students
What this shows Buffalo Ridge Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Ridge Elementary compares
Buffalo Ridge Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 41% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 87% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$17,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Buffalo Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County School District #1 reports $17,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thunder Basin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Spruce Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stocktrail Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Gillette
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stocktrail Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Prairie Wind Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Conestoga Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Pronghorn Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gillette, WY. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Ridge Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
16.3% of students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Ridge Elementary is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Gillette, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gillette?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Ridge Elementary ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Gillette, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gillette on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell County School District #1?
Besides Buffalo Ridge Elementary, Campbell County School District #1 also operates Campbell County High School (1,212 students), Thunder Basin High School (1,206 students), and Twin Spruce Junior High School (667 students). See the Campbell County School District #1 district page for the complete list.