Serving 413 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 54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School's student population of 413 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
16%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
75%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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 #179 out of 303 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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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?
413 students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Ridge Elementary School?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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