NORTH IOWA ELEM BUFFALO CENTER

North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Iowa Comm School District school district, located in Buffalo Center, IA with about 252 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Iowa Elementary, located in Buffalo Center, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational hub for the North Iowa Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing core academic excellence alongside social and emotional growth. The facility serves as a focal point for the small, close-knit rural community, aiming to prepare young learners for their future academic careers through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school operates under the broader mission of the North Iowa Community School District, which strives to provide "opportunities for all" by maintaining small class sizes and personalized attention. By leveraging the resources of the district, North Iowa Elementary encourages student engagement, character building, and the development of foundational skills. For families and community members, the school serves as an accessible resource for educational information, district updates, and engagement opportunities through its official website.

For more information, contact North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center at (641) 562-2525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

111 3rd Ave NW
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
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NORTH IOWA ELEM BUFFALO CENTER is a public Title I school in Buffalo Center, IA with about 252 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
252
Teachers:
16.05
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 252 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH IOWA ELEM BUFFALO CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.3%
Hispanic/Latino
17.1%
Two or more races
0.8%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.