Buffalo Elementary - 02

Elementary No virtual instruction Buffalo, SD Grades KG–05 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ C (68)
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Buffalo Elementary - 02
Buffalo, SD 57720
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (68)
101
Students
9.7
Teachers
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
(605)375-3241
Phone
http://hardingcounty.k12.sd.us/
Website

Buffalo Elementary - 02 is a public school administered by the Harding County School District 31-1 district in Buffalo, SOUTH DAKOTA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 101 students enrolled; a 10.4:1 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 South Dakota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
101.0
State avg: 209.0
▼ 52% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.39:1
State avg: 14.5:1
▼ 28% better
Free Lunch %
25.7%
State avg: 36.3%
▼ 29% better
School Details
School Name
Buffalo Elementary - 02
NCESSCH ID
460930000087
State School ID
SD-31001-02
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
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
12474 Tipperary St
City
Buffalo
State
South Dakota
ZIP Code
57720
County
Harding County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
4600
State Leg. Upper
46028
State Leg. Lower
4628B
Latitude
45.58993
Longitude
-103.55105
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
101
Total Students
👩‍🏫
9.7
Teachers FTE
📐
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
9.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)9.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 26 25.7%
Not Applicable 3 3%
District Info
District Name
Harding County School District 31-1
LEAID
4609300
State LEA ID
SD-31001
Phone
(605)375-3241
Website
http://www.hardingcounty.k12.sd.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Buffalo
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,269K
Federal Revenue
$748K
State Revenue
$872K
Local Revenue
$3,649K
Total Expenditure
$4,494K
Instruction Exp.
$2,190K
Support Services
$1,518K
Other Current Exp.
$125K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Buffalo Elementary - 02

1
Harding County High School - 01
Buffalo · High
0 mi
2
Harding County Middle School - 03
Buffalo · Middle
0 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Buffalo Elementary - 02, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Buffalo Elementary - 02?
101 students are enrolled at Buffalo Elementary - 02, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Buffalo Elementary - 02 have?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 has 9.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Buffalo Elementary - 02 serve?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 serves grades KG through 05.
Is Buffalo Elementary - 02 a charter school?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 is not a charter school.
What metro area is Buffalo Elementary - 02 located in?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Buffalo Elementary - 02 belong to?
Buffalo Elementary - 02 is part of the Harding County School District 31-1 school district.
How much does Harding County School District 31-1 spend per student?
The Harding County School District 31-1 district spends approximately $44,495,050 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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