Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program's student population of 150 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
The Place to Dream, Believe and Achieve
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Bison
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program?
150 students attend Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program?
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program has a student ration of 17:1, 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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