Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center's student population of 231 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Linking Students with Success
School Rankings
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center's ranking?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center is ranked #217 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center often compared to?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Forest City Elementary School, Lake Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center?
231 students attend North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center offer ?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center part of?
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center is part of North Iowa Comm School District.
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