Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 216 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
New Buffalo Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Buffalo Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
New Buffalo Elementary School is ranked #78 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are New Buffalo Elementary School often compared to?
New Buffalo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend New Buffalo Elementary School?
216 students attend New Buffalo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of New Buffalo Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Buffalo Elementary School?
New Buffalo Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Buffalo Elementary School offer ?
New Buffalo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Buffalo Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 216 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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