Serving 133 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 19:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Attendance Zone: Buffalo Elementary School serves the northwest part of North Platte, NE, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone are about 5-10 minutes away from the school, with the furthest edge being 1.5 miles distant.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Early Learning Center's student population of 133 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buffalo Early Learning Center is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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
19:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
61%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
35%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
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?
133 students attend Buffalo Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Buffalo Early Learning Center students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Early Learning Center?
Buffalo Early Learning Center has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Early Learning Center part of?
Buffalo Early Learning Center is part of North Platte School District.
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