Needs Improvement
#864 of 967 schools in NE
Buffalo Early Learning Center
School · North Platte Public Schools · North Platte, NE
A North Platte Public Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1600 N BUFFALO BILL AVE, North Platte, NE 69101
- Math 42% proficient (2019)
- Reading 47% proficient (2019)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buffalo Early Learning Center score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2016, to 45% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Buffalo Early Learning Center 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Platte), 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
$61,833
Median home value
$183,100
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 237 | 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.
North Platte Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buffalo Early Learning Center is listed in NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo Early Learning Center
Buffalo Early Learning Center is a public school in North Platte, NE, part of North Platte Public Schools, serving approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo Early Learning Center
What grades does Buffalo Early Learning Center serve?
Buffalo Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Buffalo Early Learning Center?
Buffalo Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Early Learning Center is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo Early Learning Center rank in NE?
Buffalo Early Learning Center ranks #864 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Buffalo Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Buffalo Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo Early Learning Center has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Buffalo Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Buffalo Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Phone
- (308) 535-7130
- Area population (ZIP 69101)
- 27,572
- Area average commute
- 13.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 69101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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