BUFFALO GAP EL

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224 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

224

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO GAP EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	34
Black	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
177 (79.0%)
Hispanic
34 (15.2%)
Two or More
6 (2.7%)
Black
3 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	JIM NED CISD
Phone:	(325)572-3533
Website:	http://schools.jimned.esc14.net/page/jnesbg.homepage
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 8

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 72