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Buffalo Ridge Elementary School

4501 Tanner Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
406 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#197 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buffalo Ridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 309 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 Pronghorn Elementary School, Paintbrush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
406 students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buffalo Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Buffalo Ridge Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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