BUFFALO GAP EL
BUFFALO GAP EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JIM NED CISD school district, located in BUFFALO GAP, TX with about 328 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 21 teachers, BUFFALO GAP EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 GAP ELementary is a small, rural public school located in the town of Buffalo Gap, Texas, and serves as a key part of the Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District. The school is known for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, which is characteristic of the surrounding Taylor County area. It provides foundational primary education for students in the region, focusing on academic development within a supportive and traditional learning environment.
As a member of the Jim Ned CISD, BUFFALO GAP ELementary benefits from the resources and reputation of a district recognized for its strong academic standards and active community involvement. The school typically emphasizes small class sizes and a personalized approach to teaching, allowing educators to foster individual student growth. Its location in a historic Texas town gives the school a unique, quiet setting that encourages student focus and community pride, making it a central hub for families in the Buffalo Gap area.
For more information, contact BUFFALO GAP EL at (325) 572-3533 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUFFALO GAP, TX 79508-0608
(325) 572-3533
BUFFALO GAP EL is a public Title I school in BUFFALO GAP, TX with about 328 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JIM NED CISD
- Total Students:
- 328
- Teachers:
- 21.74
- 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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 328 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFFALO GAP EL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.