Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Buffalo Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Valley Elementary School's student population of 135 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Buffalo
School Rankings
Buffalo Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Valley Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1585 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
36%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
32%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
27%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buffalo
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School is ranked #1585 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Valley Elementary School?
135 students attend Buffalo Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Buffalo Valley Elementary School students are American Indian, 32% of students are White, 27% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Valley Elementary School?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buffalo Valley Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Valley Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School is part of Buffalo Valley School District.
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