- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Talihina, OK
Buffalo Valley Es
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Valley Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400582000217
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Valley Es earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Talihina · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 134
- students enrolled
Buffalo Valley Es has class sizes larger than 83% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Valley Es ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Talihina, OK.
School address
District: Buffalo Valley · Oklahoma
NCES ID 400582000217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Buffalo Valley Es shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-15.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 400582000217 · Talihina, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo Valley Hs (69 students)
Buffalo Valley Es shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-15.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
How Buffalo Valley Es compares
Buffalo Valley Es is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 35.3%
White 34.6%
Two or More 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Buffalo Valley Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buffalo Valley reports $11,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo Valley Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Valley Hs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Valley Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Talihina
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Valley Es
How many students attend Buffalo Valley Es?
Buffalo Valley Es has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Talihina, OK. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Valley Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Valley Es is 19.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Valley Es?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Valley Es is American Indian / Alaska Native at 35.3% of enrollment, in Talihina, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Valley Es?
Buffalo Valley Es has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buffalo Valley Es rank among public schools in Talihina?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Valley Es ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Talihina, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Talihina on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo Valley?
Besides Buffalo Valley Es, Buffalo Valley also operates Buffalo Valley Hs (69 students). See the Buffalo Valley district page for the complete list.