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#1072 of 1,750 schools in OK
Buffalo ES
Elementary School · Buffalo · Buffalo, OK
An elementary school in Buffalo, OK serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
Post Office Box 130, Buffalo, OK 73834
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 26% proficient (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Buffalo ES score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buffalo ES 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,266
Median home value
$94,300
Median rent
$751/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Buffalo
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,288NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buffalo ES is listed in BUFFALO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo ES
Buffalo ES is a public elementary school in Buffalo, OK, part of Buffalo, serving approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,072 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo ES
What grades does Buffalo ES serve?
Buffalo ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Buffalo ES?
Buffalo ES has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo ES is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo ES rank in OK?
Buffalo ES ranks #1,072 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Buffalo ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo ES has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buffalo ES a charter school?
No, Buffalo ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo ES a Title I school?
No, Buffalo ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo ES?
67.5% of students at Buffalo ES 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Harper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (580) 735-2448
- Area population (ZIP 73834)
- 1,587
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 73834; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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