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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program
School in Buffalo · grades Pre-K – Pre-K. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is a public school in Buffalo, MN, part of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools.
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program serves approximately 159 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 25% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 159 students, Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Ed Program is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
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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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 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away). Another option is PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY (rated 7.1/10, 0.1 miles away). Additionally, MAPLE LAKE ELEMENTARY (rated 6.9/10, 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 | 7.1 |
| Tatanka Elementary STEM School Buffalo | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| SWMetro Buffalo-Transitions Shakopee | 0.6 mi | — |
| BUFFALO COMMUNITY MIDDLE Buffalo | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| WRIGHT TECHNICAL CENTER ALC Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| 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 | 8.2 |
| Terra Nova School Buffalo | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.0 mi | 5.4 |
| BUFFALO SENIOR HIGH Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
| PHOENIX LEARNING CENTER Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Montrose Elementary School of Innov Montrose | 7.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Monticello Nature Based Education Monticello | 8.3 mi | 4.0 |
| 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 | 6.9 |
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
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.
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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
Resources & Links
District
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools- District Enrollment
- 5,282
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,682
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