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#1202 of 1,992 schools in MN
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
Elementary School · Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools · Buffalo, MN
A Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
703 8TH ST NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tatanka Elementary Stem School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tatanka Elementary Stem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Average475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$93,471
Median home value
$321,000
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Parkside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Northwinds ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Hanover ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 371 | 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.
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tatanka Elementary Stem School is listed in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tatanka Elementary Stem School
Tatanka Elementary Stem School is a public elementary school in Buffalo, MN, part of Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools, serving approximately 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tatanka Elementary Stem School
What grades does Tatanka Elementary Stem School serve?
Tatanka Elementary Stem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tatanka Elementary Stem School?
Tatanka Elementary Stem School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatanka Elementary Stem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatanka Elementary Stem School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tatanka Elementary Stem School rank in MN?
Tatanka Elementary Stem School ranks #1,202 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Tatanka Elementary Stem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tatanka Elementary Stem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Tatanka Elementary Stem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tatanka Elementary Stem School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tatanka Elementary Stem School a charter school?
No, Tatanka Elementary Stem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tatanka Elementary Stem School a Title I school?
No, Tatanka Elementary Stem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tatanka Elementary Stem School?
41.7% of students at Tatanka Elementary Stem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (763) 682-8600
- Area population (ZIP 55313)
- 24,862
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 55313; 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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