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 (26-27)
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
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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