Serving 64 students in grades Prekindergarten, Buffalo Early Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Buffalo Early Learning Center's student population of 64 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buffalo Early Learning Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
78%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Buffalo Early Learning Center often compared to?
Buffalo Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NE state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Early Learning Center?
64 students attend Buffalo Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Buffalo Early Learning Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Early Learning Center?
Buffalo Early Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Buffalo Early Learning Center offer ?
Buffalo Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Buffalo Early Learning Center part of?
Buffalo Early Learning Center is part of North Platte Public Schools School District.
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