Buffalo Elementary School
1600 North Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE 69103 | (308) 535-7130
- Grades: PK-5
- Student Enrollment: 218
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 218 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 24th out of 316 elementary schools in NE.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2010
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave, North Platte, NE 69103
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- North Platte Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,247
- Graduation Rate: 90.2%
- Dropout Rate: 0.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.0
- Enrolled Students: 4,134
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 218
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 15.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 114 (52.3%)
- Females: 104 (47.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 42 (19.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 126 (57.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 168 (77.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.9% |
| Black | 4 | 1.8% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 32 | 14.7% |
| White | 180 | 82.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 26 | 11.9% |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 21.6% |
| 1st Grade | 29 | 13.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 32 | 14.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 26 | 11.9% |
| 4th Grade | 31 | 14.2% |
| 5th Grade | 27 | 12.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 64%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:36%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 22 Years
- Average Salary: $46,477
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,103 | 91% |
Source: NE Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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