Excellent
#48 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 4% in state
Buff Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County Sd 509j · Madras, OR
A Jefferson County Sd 509j elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
375 SE Buff St, Madras, OR 97741
- Math 32% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buff Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Buff Elementary School 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,848/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madras), 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
$69,696
Median home value
$308,900
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97741; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madras Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| 509j On-lineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Metolius Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Big Muddy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 16 | 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.
Jefferson County Sd 509j
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buff Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County SD 509J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buff Elementary School
Buff Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madras, OR, part of Jefferson County Sd 509j, serving approximately 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buff Elementary School
What grades does Buff Elementary School serve?
Buff Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Buff Elementary School?
Buff Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buff Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buff Elementary School rank in OR?
Buff Elementary School ranks #48 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Buff Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buff Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Buff Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buff Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buff Elementary School a charter school?
No, Buff Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buff Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Buff Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buff Elementary School?
94.0% of students at Buff Elementary 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
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (541) 475-2457
- Area population (ZIP 97741)
- 13,750
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97741; 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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