Serving 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buffalo Elementary - 02 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buffalo Elementary - 02 serves the southeast part of its school district in Buffalo, SD, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,449.7 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 38.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Elementary - 02's student population of 101 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Buffalo Elementary - 02 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Elementary - 02 is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
9%
White
95%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Elementary - 02's ranking?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 is ranked #308 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary - 02?
101 students attend Buffalo Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Buffalo Elementary - 02 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Elementary - 02?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Buffalo Elementary - 02 offer ?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Elementary - 02 part of?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 is part of Harding County School District 31-1.
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