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Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program
School · Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
214 NE 1ST AVE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Enrollment
159
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
159
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is a public school in Buffalo, MN, part of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools.
The school serves approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K – Pre-K with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $93,471, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 159 students, Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 159 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Address
- 214 NE 1ST AVE, Buffalo, MN 55313
- Phone
- (763) 682-8721
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program Compares
See how Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
214 NE 1ST AVE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program may also want to explore other schools in the area. NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away). Another option is PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.4/10, 0.1 miles away). Additionally, MAPLE LAKE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.1/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Maple Lake). For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 0.0 mi | 4.7 |
| PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 0.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Tatanka Elementary STEM School Buffalo | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| SWMetro Buffalo-Transitions Shakopee | 0.6 mi | — |
| BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE Buffalo | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC MIDDLE Buffalo | 1.1 mi | — |
| Eastern Wright Program Buffalo | 1.1 mi | — |
| CORNERSTONES PROGRAM Buffalo | 1.1 mi | — |
| NORTHWINDS ELEMENTARY Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Terra Nova School Buffalo | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.0 mi | 5.4 |
| BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Montrose Elementary School of Innov Montrose | 7.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Monticello Nature Based Education Monticello | 8.3 mi | 4.1 |
| SWMetro Lakeside Academy Shakopee | 6.0 mi | — |
| LAKESIDE ACADEMY Buffalo | 6.0 mi | — |
| ST TIMOTHYS PARISH SCHOOL Maple Lake | 7.2 mi | 5.4 |
| MAPLE LAKE ELEMENTARY Maple Lake | 7.3 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 55313 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$93,471
Median Home Value
$321,000
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
Population
24,862
College Educated
30.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
39.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program has a median household income of $93,471. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $321,000, with a median rent of $1,150/month. The local poverty rate of 6.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program
What grades does Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program serve?
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program?
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program a charter school?
No, Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program?
37.1% of students at Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Average (475/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Buffalo). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.1%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Phone
- (763) 682-8721
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools- District Enrollment
- 5,282
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,682
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