BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY

316 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

316

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO HILLS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
278 (88.0 %)
Hispanic
25 (7.9 %)
Two or More
8 (2.5 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(308)698-8290
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 56