Enrollment
270
Elementary
DISTRICT 329 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BUFFALO ISD·NCES 481199000700
Buffalo Elementary School
1700 E COMMERCE, BUFFALO, TX 75831 · (903) 322-2473 · Leon County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL270 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
201 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 79 | 29% |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 64 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 60 | 22% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within BUFFALO ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Buffalo Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Elementary School this school | 270 | 74.4% | N/A |
| Haskell Elementary School HASKELL | 277 | 73.6% | 42.4% |
| Kemp Intermediate School KEMP | 307 | 71.7% | 36.9% |
| Wild Peach Elementary School BRAZORIA | 297 | 79.1% | N/A |
| East Elementary School BROWNWOOD | 281 | 69.0% | 55.5% |
| Hamlin Collegiate Elementary School HAMLIN | 231 | 69.3% | 34.7% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Buffalo Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 270 | #4,358 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #372 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.3% | #1,666 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 74.4% | #2,303 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.7% | #1,002 of 1,307 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
270
-4 (-1%) vs 2020
-51% since 1990-91, when it was 556
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 15.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 270 | 22.4 | 12.1:1 | 74% (201) |
| 2023-24 | 284 | 23 | 12.3:1 | 74% (209) |
| 2022-23 | 302 | 22 | 13.7:1 | 72% (218) |
| 2020-21 | 274 | 18 | 15.2:1 | 78% (213) |
| 2017-18 | 258 | 17 | 15.2:1 | 64% (165) |
| 2015-16 | 248 | 15 | 16.5:1 | 74% (183) |
| 2010-11 | 354 | 23 | 15.4:1 | 75% (266) |
| 2000-01 | 319 | 20 | 15.9:1 | 31% (98) |
| 1990-91 | 556 | 31 | 17.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Buffalo Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (258 to 270); teachers up 32% (17 to 22.4).
About Buffalo Elementary School
Buffalo Elementary School is an elementary school in BUFFALO, Texas, and it is part of BUFFALO ISD. The school serves 270 students in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25. The average among elementary schools in Texas is roughly 519 students; this school is 48% smaller than that.
The district for Buffalo Elementary School is BUFFALO ISD, with 3 schools and 988 students.
Buffalo Elementary School's enrollment is 51% White. The remaining shares are 41% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 3% Black. Census estimates put the White share of Leon County's population at about 76%. By the diversity index, Buffalo Elementary School comes in at 57%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 12.1:1, with 22.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Texas, the typical ratio is 15.1:1. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Buffalo Elementary School is 74%. That is higher than the 56% average for public schools in Leon County.
Among Leon County residents, median household income is about $61,449, about 19% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. Buffalo Elementary School is one of 12 public schools in Leon County, which together enroll about 3,286 students.
The nearest other public school, Buffalo High School, is about 1.2 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
Federal data place Buffalo Elementary School in the Rural: Remote locale, which means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal data show 274 students in 2020-21 and 270 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 15.2:1 to 12.1:1.
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Leon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,263
Census ACS
Median income
$61,449
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
3,286 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BUFFALO ISD
- Buffalo Junior High SchoolMiddle · 414 students
- Buffalo High SchoolHigh · 304 students
Other schools in BUFFALO
- Buffalo Junior High SchoolMiddle · 414 students
- Buffalo High SchoolHigh · 304 students
Other Buffalo Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 7 states are named Buffalo Elementary. Buffalo Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 9.
- Buffalo Elementary SchoolSarver, PA · 564 students
- Buffalo ElementaryBuffalo, SC · 483 students
- Buffalo Elementary SchoolKenova, WV · 402 students
- Buffalo Elementary SchoolBuffalo, IA · 242 students
- Buffalo Elementary SchoolBuffalo, WV · 195 students
Nearby schools
- Buffalo High School1.2 mi · 304
- Buffalo Junior High School1.3 mi · 414
- Dew School10.4 mi · 171
- Leon High School13.8 mi · 372
- Leon Elementary School13.8 mi · 386
- Oakwood Elementary School14.4 mi · 120
Frequently asked questions
About Buffalo Elementary SchoolHow large is Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School enrolls approximately 270 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Buffalo Elementary School serve?
Buffalo Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School is approximately 12.1:1 (22 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School reports a student body of 51% White, 41% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Buffalo Elementary School public or private?
Buffalo Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by BUFFALO ISD.
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