Buffalo Elementary School (Closed 2007)

50 School Loop
Buffalo, KY 42716
Buffalo Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
217 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buffalo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Black
1%
11%
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White
99%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buffalo Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buffalo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
217 students attend Buffalo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Buffalo Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buffalo Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Buffalo Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Elementary School is part of Larue County School District.

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