How do these schools compare?
| Metric | BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH | NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BUFFALO, MN | BUFFALO, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | 419 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.6:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.3% | 20.4% |
| 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 SENIOR HIGH | NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SENIOR HIGH | NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.6% | 94.0% |
| African American | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH | NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 420.3:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.9% | 21.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 5 |
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.