Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element

Elementary No virtual instruction HECTOR, MN Grades PK–05 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ B (75)
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Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element
HECTOR, MN 55342
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (75)
186
Students
16.2
Teachers
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
(320)848-2233
Phone
http://www.blhsd.org/
Website

Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element is a public Elementary school located in HECTOR, MINNESOTA, operated by the Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 186 students enrolled; a 11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Minnesota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
186.0
State avg: 392.0
▼ 53% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.47:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▼ 15% better
Free Lunch %
50.5%
State avg: 45.6%
▲ 11% worse
School Details
School Name
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element
NCESSCH ID
270002300288
State School ID
MN-012159-012159010
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
220 3RD ST W
City
HECTOR
State
Minnesota
ZIP Code
55342
County
Renville County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2707
State Leg. Upper
27016
State Leg. Lower
2716A
Latitude
44.74357
Longitude
-94.71885
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
186
Total Students
👩‍🏫
16.2
Teachers FTE
📐
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
16.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)16.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 94 50.5%
Not Applicable 70 37.6%
District Info
District Name
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart
LEAID
2700023
State LEA ID
MN-012159
Phone
(320)848-2233
Website
http://www.blhsd.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
HECTOR
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$8,597K
Federal Revenue
$1,161K
State Revenue
$5,134K
Local Revenue
$2,302K
Total Expenditure
$8,488K
Instruction Exp.
$3,912K
Support Services
$2,845K
Other Current Exp.
$308K
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Geographic

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Public schools within ~12 miles of Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element

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HECTOR · High
0 mi
2
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element?
186 students are enrolled at Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element have?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element has 16.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element serve?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element serves grades PK through 05.
Is Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element a charter school?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element is not a charter school.
What metro area is Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element located in?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element belong to?
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Element is part of the Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart school district.
How much does Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart spend per student?
The Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart district spends approximately $45,634,409 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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