Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program (2026 Ranking)

214 Ne 1st Ave
Buffalo, MN 55313

Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 159 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program's student population of 159 students has grown by 31% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

Total Students

159 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program
2023	125
2022	113
2021	121
2020	125
2019	125
2018	126
2017	126
2016	129
2015	110
2014	99
2013	103
2012	105
2011	102
2010	112
2009	98

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program
2023	9
2022	8
2021	8
2020	9
2019	9
2018	9
2017	9
2016	9
2015	9
2013	4
2012	3
2011	3
2010	3
2009	2
2008	2

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Year Founded

2001

School Motto

The Place to Dream, Believe and Achieve

Average Class Size

20 students

School Rankings

The of Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MN)

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Minnesota	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2023	14:1	14:1	19:1
2022	14:1	14:1	19:1
2021	15:1	14:1	20:1
2020	14:1	14:1	18:1
2019	14:1	14:1	18:1
2018	14:1	16:1	18:1
2017	14:1	14:1	18:1
2016	14:1	16:1	18:1
2015	12:1	16:1	18:1
2013	26:1	15:1	19:1
2012	35:1	15:1	19:1
2011	34:1	15:1	19:1
2010	37:1	15:1	20:1
2009	49:1	15:1	19:1
2008	42:1	15:1	18:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Minnesota	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2023	1%	2%
2021	1%	2%
2020	1%	2%
2019	1%	2%
2013	1%	2%
2012	1%	2%
2008	1%	3%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Minnesota	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2023	2%	7%	2%
2014	2%	6%	1%
2013	2%	6%	2%
2012	1%	7%	2%
2010	5%	6%	2%
2009	2%	6%	2%
2008	2%	6%	2%

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Hispanic

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Minnesota	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2023	2%	11%	5%
2020	3%	9%	4%
2019	3%	9%	4%
2018	7%	9%	5%
2017	7%	9%	5%
2016	4%	9%	4%
2015	5%	9%	4%
2014	4%	8%	3%
2012	2%	7%	3%
2011	6%	7%	3%
2010	3%	7%	3%

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Black

12%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Minnesota	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2022	1%	12%	2%
2020	1%	11%	1%
2019	1%	11%	1%
2015	1%	10%	1%
2014	1%	10%	1%
2013	3%	9%	1%
2012	7%	9%	1%
2011	2%	9%	1%
2010	4%	10%	2%
2009	2%	10%	2%
2008	1%	9%	2%

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White

85%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Minnesota	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2023	91%	62%	88%
2022	97%	63%	89%
2021	97%	64%	89%
2020	94%	66%	91%
2019	94%	66%	91%
2018	89%	67%	91%
2017	89%	67%	91%
2016	90%	68%	92%
2015	91%	69%	92%
2014	91%	71%	92%
2013	92%	72%	91%
2012	86%	73%	92%
2011	87%	74%	92%
2010	88%	75%	92%
2009	95%	76%	92%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Minnesota	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2023	4%	6%	3%
2022	2%	6%	3%
2021	2%	6%	3%
2018	4%	4%	3%
2017	4%	4%	3%
2016	6%	4%	2%
2015	3%	4%	2%
2014	2%	3%	2%
2013	2%	3%	2%
2012	3%	2%	1%
2011	5%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.28

0.59

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Minnesota	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2023	0.17	0.59	0.22
2022	0.06	0.58	0.21
2021	0.06	0.57	0.20
2020	0.12	0.54	0.18
2019	0.12	0.54	0.18
2018	0.20	0.53	0.17
2017	0.20	0.53	0.17
2016	0.19	0.52	0.16
2015	0.17	0.51	0.15
2014	0.17	0.48	0.16
2013	0.15	0.47	0.16
2012	0.27	0.45	0.15
2011	0.24	0.44	0.16
2010	0.22	0.42	0.15
2009	0.10	0.41	0.14

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Eligible for

33%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Minnesota	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2023	34%	35%	21%
2022	15%	26%	12%
2021	21%	26%	12%
2020	21%	28%	15%
2019	21%	28%	15%
2018	23%	30%	15%
2017	23%	30%	15%
2016	24%	31%	15%
2015	24%	31%	17%
2014	29%	31%	18%
2013	25%	31%	19%
2012	34%	30%	19%
2011	22%	29%	18%
2010	19%	28%	17%
2009	11%	25%	14%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program	Minnesota	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
2023	10%	8%	8%
2022	2%	6%	5%
2021	3%	6%	5%
2020	2%	8%	7%
2019	2%	8%	7%
2018	3%	8%	7%
2017	3%	8%	7%
2016	2%	7%	9%
2014	3%	7%	8%
2013	5%	7%	9%
2012	7%	7%	9%
2011	5%	8%	11%
2010	7%	8%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Bison

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program?

159 students attend Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program?

Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

What grades does Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program offer ?

Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program part of?

Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program is part of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools.

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