Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School's student population of 164 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
2%
1%
White
68%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is ranked #164 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Buffalo Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
164 students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buffalo Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Buffalo Ridge Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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