BUFFALO ELEMENTARY - 02

Buffalo Elementary - 02 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harding County School District 31-1 school district, located in Buffalo, SD with about 79 students offering grade levels from 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 7 teachers, Buffalo Elementary - 02 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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, located at 12474 Tipperary St in Buffalo, South Dakota, serves as a primary educational hub for the local Harding County community. As part of the Harding County School District, the school is committed to providing a foundational learning environment that focuses on academic growth and student development. Given its remote location in northwestern South Dakota, the school plays a vital role in the community by offering a personalized educational experience tailored to the needs of students in a rural setting.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Harding County School District, which emphasizes local community values and small class sizes to foster a supportive atmosphere. Through its official website, the district provides resources for families and staff, highlighting a commitment to transparency and communication. As a key institution in Buffalo, SD, the elementary school works to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining the unique spirit and character of its rural surroundings.

For more information, contact Buffalo Elementary - 02 at (605) 375-3241 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
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BUFFALO ELEMENTARY - 02 is a public Title I school in Buffalo, SD with about 79 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
79
Teachers:
7.95
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 79 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFFALO ELEMENTARY - 02 is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.9%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Black or African American
1.3%

Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%

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.