BUFFALO EARLY CHILD. SP. ED PROGRAM

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
214 NE 1ST AVE
BUFFALO, MN 55313
150 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The **Buffalo Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Program**, located at 214 NE 1st Ave in Buffalo, Minnesota, is a specialized educational service designed to support the developmental and learning needs of young children. As part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) school district, this program focuses on providing early intervention and tailored instruction for children who have been identified with developmental delays or disabilities. The primary goal is to foster foundational skills in a nurturing environment, ensuring that these students receive the necessary support to succeed as they transition into kindergarten and beyond.

The program emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach, often integrating therapeutic and educational services to address the unique requirements of each child. By offering structured classroom experiences and specialized instruction, the school aims to bridge developmental gaps and empower children to build confidence, social-emotional competence, and academic readiness. Through collaboration between specialized educators, support staff, and families, the Buffalo ECSE program serves as a vital resource for early childhood development within the local community.
150
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    132 (88.0%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.3%)
  • Black
    5 (3.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (2.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
Phone: (763)682-8721
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 150
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Eastview Elementary School - SNW
Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci
68 Students
9375 FENNING AVE NE
MONTICELLO, MN 55362 (9.2 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K