Buff Elementary School

www.jcsd.k12.or.us/schools/be

274 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Buff Intermediate School, located in Madras, Oregon, is part of the Jefferson County School District 509J. The school serves students in the intermediate grade levels—typically focusing on the transition between elementary and middle school—providing a structured academic environment designed to support the unique developmental needs of pre-adolescent learners.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of fostering academic growth and personal development within a diverse community. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Buff Intermediate emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging social-emotional learning. Through its partnership with the broader Madras community and the school district, Buff Intermediate strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are prepared for the challenges of their future secondary education.

274

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buff Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	128
Two or More	15
American Indian	20

Hispanic
128 (46.7 %)
White
111 (40.5 %)
American Indian
20 (7.3 %)
Two or More
15 (5.5 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Jefferson County SD 509J
Phone:	(541)475-2457
Website:	http://www.jcsd.k12.or.us/schools/be
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 40