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Buffalo Elementary School

1000 Jefferson Street, Buffalo, IA 52728Davenport Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
298
Students
Total enrolled
$14,841
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 298 students in grades PK–06 in Buffalo, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,841 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Buffalo Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Buffalo, Iowa, serving grades PK–06 with 298 students. The district invests $14,841 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Buffalo Elementary School

298
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution156 male · 142 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 143 students
Student Composition
85%
10%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 190858000459

Academic Outcomes at Buffalo Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 55th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 52728

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,841Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,841
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,530
Student Support$2,820
Administration$1,781
Operations$2,226
Other$1,484
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,841 spent per student, an estimated $6,575 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
33%
State government
53.0%
Local (property tax)
32.7%
Federal programs
14.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Adams Elementary SchoolHarrison Elementary SchoolEisenhower Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Sudlow IntermediateWood IntermediateWilliams IntermediateFrank L Smart Intermediate
+1 more
↓
High School
Central High SchoolWest High SchoolNorth High SchoolMid City High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyScott County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDavenport Comm School District →
Phone: (563)723-6300
NCES ID: 190858000459
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Buffalo seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Davenport Comm School District
High
Central High School
1,505 students · 09–12
● 47 opp47% FRL
High
West High School
1,469 students · 09–12
● 45 opp54% FRL
High
North High School
1,352 students · 09–12
● 44 opp50% FRL
Mid
Sudlow Intermediate
524 students · 07–08
● 47 opp53% FRL
Elem
Adams Elementary School
511 students · KG–06
● 45 opp54% FRL
Elem
Harrison Elementary School
508 students · KG–06
● 44 opp47% FRL
Elem
Eisenhower Elementary School
508 students · KG–06
● 47 opp46% FRL
Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
460 students · PK–06
● 45 opp71% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 Jefferson Street, Buffalo, IA 52728
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.