North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center

111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#596 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
64%
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70-74%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
11%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
88%
73%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #596 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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, North Kossuth Elementary School, Lake Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center?
259 students attend North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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