New Buffalo Elementary School

12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Buffalo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

New Buffalo Elementary School's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
225 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

New Buffalo Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Buffalo Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#168 out of 2925 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
36%
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70-74%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
84%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Buffalo Elementary School's ranking?
New Buffalo Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are New Buffalo Elementary School often compared to?
New Buffalo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend New Buffalo Elementary School?
225 students attend New Buffalo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of New Buffalo Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Buffalo Elementary School?
New Buffalo Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Buffalo Elementary School offer ?
New Buffalo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Buffalo Elementary School part of?
New Buffalo Elementary School is part of New Buffalo Area Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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