Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buffalo Trail Elementary School serves the eastern part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Trail Elementary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Trail Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#730 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School is ranked #730 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Buffalo Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Buffalo Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Forest Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Trail Elementary School?
632 students attend Buffalo Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Buffalo Trail Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Trail Elementary School?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buffalo Trail Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Trail Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
In what neighborhood is Buffalo Trail Elementary School located?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School is located in the Tollgate Crossing neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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