NEW BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

New Buffalo Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Buffalo Area Schools school district, located in NEW BUFFALO, MI with about 228 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, New Buffalo Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

New Buffalo Elementary School is part of the New Buffalo Area Schools district, serving the coastal community of New Buffalo, Michigan. Situated on Lubke Road, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing foundational learning and community engagement within the small-town setting of Berrien County.

As a primary educational hub for the district, the school works to integrate core curriculum standards with a focus on student growth and social-emotional development. Through their official website (nbas.org), the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives, reflecting a commitment to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and the local New Buffalo community.

For more information, contact New Buffalo Elementary School at (269) 469-6060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12291 LUBKE RD
NEW BUFFALO, MI 49117-8867
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NEW BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW BUFFALO, MI with about 228 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
228
Teachers:
19
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 228 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.8%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black or African American
3.1%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.