- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo Center, IA
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
Federal NCES profile for North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190575000176
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Buffalo Center · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buffalo Center, IA.
School address
District: North Iowa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190575000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 190575000176 · Buffalo Center, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 17.5:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: North Iowa High School (124 students)
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
227 students
- North Iowa Hig
North Iowa High School
124 students
- North Iowa Mid
North Iowa Middle School
115 students
What this shows North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center compares
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$13,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Iowa Comm School District reports $13,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Iowa High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Iowa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
How many students attend North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center?
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo Center, IA. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center?
The student-teacher ratio at North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center is 17.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center?
34.0% of students at North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center?
The largest demographic group at North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Buffalo Center, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center?
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center rank among public schools in Buffalo Center?
By Resource Investment Index, North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buffalo Center, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Iowa Comm School District?
Besides North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center, North Iowa Comm School District also operates North Iowa High School (124 students) and North Iowa Middle School (115 students). See the North Iowa Comm School District district page for the complete list.