- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, MN
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions
Federal NCES profile for Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270042005528
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Buffalo, MN.
School address
District: Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042005528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (-18.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.8 → 0.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 270042005528 · Buffalo, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 13:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Swmetro Online Learning (115 students)
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (-18.5%). Teacher FTE lost 2.8 → 0.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swmetro Online
Swmetro Online Learning
115 students
- Swmetro Level
Swmetro Level 4 Programs
71 students
- Swmetro Shakop
Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed
63 students
- Swmetro Alc
Swmetro Alc
52 students
- This school 26
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions
26 students
- Swmetro Lakesi 23
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
23 students
What this shows Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions compares
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 48% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 37% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
White 88.5%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swmetro Online Learning | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Level 4 Programs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Alc | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swmetro Lakeside Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 2.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide high 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 (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions
How many students attend Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions?
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions has 26 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions?
The student-teacher ratio at Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions?
22.2% of students at Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions?
The largest demographic group at Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Buffalo, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions?
Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Buffalo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Metro Intermediate 288?
Besides Swmetro Buffalo-Transitions, Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 also operates Swmetro Online Learning (115 students), Swmetro Level 4 Programs (71 students), and Swmetro Shakopee Special Ed (63 students). See the Southwest Metro Intermediate 288 district page for the complete list.