Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Buffalo Valley Es 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 ≤5% (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 20:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Valley Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Buffalo Valley Es's student population of 120 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buffalo Valley Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Valley Es is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
28%
12%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
8%
White
45%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
22%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Valley Es's ranking?
Buffalo Valley Es is ranked #1636 out of 1,680 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?
≤5% 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 Es?
120 students attend Buffalo Valley Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Buffalo Valley Es students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 22% 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 Es?
Buffalo Valley Es has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buffalo Valley Es offer ?
Buffalo Valley Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Buffalo Valley Es part of?
Buffalo Valley Es is part of Buffalo Valley School District.
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