BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY is a public elementary school that is part of the KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in KEARNEY, NE with about 288 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 HILLS ELEMENTARY School, located at 6110 11th Avenue in Kearney, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Kearney Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students in their formative years can develop foundational academic skills. With a focus on cultivating both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being, Buffalo Hills aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the elementary grade levels and into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY is known for being an integral part of the Kearney community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to encourage curiosity and active participation, often utilizing modern instructional methods to engage students in a changing educational landscape. By prioritizing a well-rounded experience, the school strives to create a positive, safe, and stimulating atmosphere that encourages every child to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY at (308) 698-8290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6110 11TH AVENUE
KEARNEY, NE 68845-2303
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BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in KEARNEY, NE with about 288 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
288
Teachers:
15.47
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
Not a Title I 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 288 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Black or African American
2.4%
Two or more races
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

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.