How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE | Tatanka Elementary STEM School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BUFFALO, MN | BUFFALO, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 393 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.4:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.5% | 32.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE | Tatanka Elementary STEM School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,572 | $15,572 |
| District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE | Tatanka Elementary STEM School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 76.6% |
| African American | 3.4% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE | Tatanka Elementary STEM School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 386.7:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.6% | 26.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 55 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.