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Washington Elementary School vs. Buffalo Early Learning Center

Should you attend Washington Elementary School or Buffalo Early Learning Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Washington Elementary School
600 W 3rd
North Platte, NE 69101
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Buffalo Early Learning Center
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69101
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Buffalo Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten, Buffalo Early Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK
Total Students
237 students
100 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buffalo Early Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buffalo Early Learning Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
6 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buffalo Early Learning Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Platte Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Early Learning Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Platte Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#500 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
40-44%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Platte Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Early Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Platte Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Platte Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Early Learning Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Platte Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2018-19 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Elementary School by grade.
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Pre-K Students
27
100
Kindergarten Students
43
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Grade 1 Students
40
-
Grade 2 Students
23
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Grade 3 Students
23
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Grade 4 Students
40
-
Grade 5 Students
41
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buffalo Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buffalo Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buffalo Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buffalo Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buffalo Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buffalo Early Learning Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Platte Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Platte Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buffalo Early Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Platte Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Platte Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buffalo Early Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Platte Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Platte Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buffalo Early Learning Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Platte Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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