BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in NORTH PLATTE, NE with about 173 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 13 teachers, BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1600 N. Buffalo Bill Avenue in North Platte, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the North Platte Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for its elementary-aged students. By integrating a standard core curriculum with various student enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational journeys while meeting the diverse needs of the local North Platte community.

As a neighborhood-focused institution, Buffalo Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on literacy, numeracy, and personalized instruction, designed to help every child reach their full potential. Through its dedicated staff and commitment to a positive school culture, Buffalo Elementary strives to be a welcoming and effective space where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and active participants in their own learning process.

For more information, contact BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 535-7130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1600 N BUFFALO BILL AVE
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101-2041
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BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NORTH PLATTE, NE with about 173 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
173
Teachers:
13.81
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 173 students

White
69.4%
Hispanic/Latino
22.0%
Two or more races
6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Black or African American
1.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.