BUFFALO ES

BUFFALO
605 SE 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
164 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Buffalo Elementary School is located at 605 SE 2nd in Buffalo, Oklahoma, and serves as a core component of the Buffalo Public Schools district. As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational learning experiences for its students, fostering a supportive community environment that prioritizes academic growth and character development within the rural Harper County area.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Buffalo school district, which emphasizes preparing students for success in future academic endeavors. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum and extracurricular engagement, Buffalo Elementary aims to nurture a positive learning atmosphere where students can thrive socially and intellectually. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies can access their official website at http://www.buffalo.k12.ok.us.
164
Total Students
14.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    93 (56.7%)
  • Hispanic
    57 (34.8%)
  • Two or More
    12 (7.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2%)
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
Phone: (580)735-2448
Website: http://www.buffalo.k12.ok.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 11
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 15
Gender Ratio