BUFFALO CREEK EL

bce.springbranchisd.com

741 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Buffalo Creek Elementary is a public school located in the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) in Houston, Texas. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth, character development, and foundational learning. As part of the Spring Branch district, Buffalo Creek benefits from the resources and educational initiatives associated with one of the prominent school systems in the Houston area, focusing on preparing students for future academic success.

The school’s website highlights its role as a neighborhood hub dedicated to community engagement and student achievement. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and holistic development, Buffalo Creek Elementary works to ensure that its diverse student body is equipped with the necessary skills to transition effectively to middle school. For families interested in the school's specific programs, calendar updates, or administrative contact information, the official district website provides a comprehensive resource for staying connected with the campus community.

741

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO CREEK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	645
Black	36
Asian	6
Two or More	10
American Indian	12

Hispanic
645 (87.0%)
Black
36 (4.9%)
White
32 (4.3%)
American Indian
12 (1.6%)
Two or More
10 (1.3%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)

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:	SPRING BRANCH ISD
Phone:	(713)251-5300
Website:	http://bce.springbranchisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	741
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	714
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 1

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 155

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BUFFALO CREEK EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	155

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BUFFALO CREEK EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	382	51.6%
Male	359	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)