Enrollment
134
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 400582000217
Buffalo Valley Es — Talihina, OK
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Valley Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Buffalo Valley · Oklahoma
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Buffalo Valley Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Buffalo Valley Es reports 134 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% above the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 3350 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Buffalo Valley spends $13,419 per pupil district-wide, below the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.8% from local sources (property taxes), 51.6% from the state, and 21.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Buffalo Valley Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
— 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,419
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Per 3350 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 134 Top 21% in Oklahoma — larger than 79% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 22.7:1 +38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 400582000217
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Students per counselor 3350:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buffalo Valley, which includes Buffalo Valley Es.
$13,419
Per student
-5%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 51.6%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Valley Es
How many students attend Buffalo Valley Es?
Buffalo Valley Es has 134 students enrolled. It is a other school in Talihina, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Valley Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Valley Es is 22.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Talihina, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Valley Es?
Buffalo Valley Es has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.