Very Good
#348 of 967 schools in NE
Top 36% in state
Buffalo Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Kearney Public Schools · Kearney, NE
A Kearney Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6110 11TH AVENUE, Kearney, NE 68845
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buffalo Hills Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buffalo Hills Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,938/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kearney), 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
$75,350
Median home value
$274,200
Median rent
$896/mo
College educated
40.9%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68845; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Glenwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 275 | 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.
Kearney Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buffalo Hills Elementary is listed in KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo Hills Elementary
Buffalo Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Kearney, NE, part of Kearney Public Schools, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo Hills Elementary
What grades does Buffalo Hills Elementary serve?
Buffalo Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Buffalo Hills Elementary?
Buffalo Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Hills Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo Hills Elementary rank in NE?
Buffalo Hills Elementary ranks #348 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Buffalo Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo Hills Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Buffalo Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Buffalo Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo Hills Elementary?
25.8% of students at Buffalo Hills Elementary 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
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Buffalo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.0%
- Phone
- (308) 698-8290
- Area population (ZIP 68845)
- 21,012
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 68845; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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