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Buffalo Ridge Elementary School

4501 Tanner Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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 406 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 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 0.21, 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)
#179 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
54%
49%
48%
53%
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
89%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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, Conestoga 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?
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, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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