Excellent
#9 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
New Buffalo Elementary School
Elementary School · New Buffalo Area Schools · New Buffalo, MI
A New Buffalo Area Schools elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12291 LUBKE RD, New Buffalo, MI 49117
- Math 75% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Buffalo Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Buffalo Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low118/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Buffalo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,268
Median home value
$448,400
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 4.3 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame Catholic School/diocesePrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Buffalo Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $31,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Buffalo Elementary School is listed in New Buffalo Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Buffalo Elementary School
New Buffalo Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Buffalo, MI, part of New Buffalo Area Schools, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Buffalo Elementary School
What grades does New Buffalo Elementary School serve?
New Buffalo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Buffalo Elementary School?
New Buffalo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Buffalo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Buffalo Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Buffalo Elementary School rank in MI?
New Buffalo Elementary School ranks #9 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is New Buffalo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Buffalo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Buffalo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Buffalo Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Buffalo Elementary School a charter school?
No, New Buffalo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Buffalo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New Buffalo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Buffalo Elementary School?
38.4% of students at New Buffalo Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (269) 469-6060
- Area population (ZIP 49117)
- 3,512
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 56
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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