Buffalo Elementary - 02

Harding County School District 31-1
12474 Tipperary St
Buffalo, SD 57720
92 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
92
Total Students
8.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (94.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.1 %)
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: Harding County School District 31-1
Phone: (605)375-3241
Website: http://hardingcounty.k12.sd.us/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 18
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 21
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 10
Gender Ratio