Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The North Iowa Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Buffalo Center, IA, covering an area of approximately 296.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center's student population of 227 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
Linking Students with Success
School Rankings
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
86%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center's ranking?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center is ranked #217 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center often compared to?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Forest City Elementary School, Lake Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center?
227 students attend North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center offer ?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center part of?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center is part of North Iowa Comm School District.
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