Tatanka Elementary STEM School

www.bhmschools.org

393 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tatanka Elementary School, located in Buffalo, Minnesota, is a key component of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy, along with a broad range of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare children for lifelong learning while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Buffalo community.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a "culture of care" where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the community. With its focus on personalized instruction and character development, Tatanka Elementary strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of the BHM district. For families looking for more detailed information on their curriculum, upcoming school events, or district policies, further resources can be found on their official website at http://www.bhmschools.org.

393

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tatanka Elementary STEM School
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	24
Black	32
Asian	7
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
301 (76.6%)
Black
32 (8.1%)
Two or More
27 (6.9%)
Hispanic
24 (6.1%)
Asian
7 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	No
District:	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Phone:	(763)682-8600
Website:	http://www.bhmschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 71

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 69