Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program's student population of 159 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Motto
The Place to Dream, Believe and Achieve
School Mascot
Bison
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bison
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program?
159 students attend Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program?
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program offer ?
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program part of?
Buffalo Early Child. Sp. Educational Program is part of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools School District.
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