BUFFALO LAKE-HECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BUFFALO LAKE-HECTOR ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart school district, located in BUFFALO LAKE, MN with about 247 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, BUFFALO LAKE-HECTOR ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
BUFFALO LAKE-HECTOR ELEMENTARY, located at 211 3rd Street in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart (BLHS) school district, the elementary school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the personal development of its students. The school typically focuses on building strong literacy, numeracy, and social skills in the formative years, preparing children for their future academic careers within the district.
Beyond the standard curriculum, the school acts as a cornerstone of the small-town community, encouraging active family involvement and maintaining a close-knit atmosphere. By leveraging its resources and staff, BUFFALO LAKE-HECTOR ELEMENTARY strives to provide a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Those interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current news can visit their official website at [http://www.blhsd.org](http://www.blhsd.org).
For more information, contact BUFFALO LAKE-HECTOR ELEMENTARY at (320) 833-5311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUFFALO LAKE, MN 55314-0278
(320) 833-5311
http://www.blhsd.org
BUFFALO LAKE-HECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUFFALO LAKE, MN with about 247 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart
- Total Students:
- 247
- Teachers:
- 19.86
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 247 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFFALO LAKE-HECTOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.