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New Buffalo Elementary School

Summary:

New Buffalo Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Buffalo, Michigan, serving 220 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked New Buffalo Area Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 610 districts in the state.

New Buffalo Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with 85.19% of 3rd graders, 80% of 4th graders, and 69% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year. In mathematics, 88.89% of 3rd graders, 80% of 4th graders, and 71.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better. The school's performance on science and social studies assessments is also impressive, with 66.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in science and 38.1% proficient or better in social studies. This academic excellence is supported by a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1 and high per-student spending of $30,093 in the 2022-2023 school year.

While New Buffalo Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, its student population is relatively homogeneous, with 84.55% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Bridgman Elementary School, which has a similar academic profile but a higher chronic absenteeism rate, and River Valley Elementary School, which has lower academic performance and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. These comparisons highlight the need to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12291 Lubke Rd
       New Buffalo, MI  49117-8867

(269) 469-6060

District: New Buffalo Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,093 Help


Students who attend New Buffalo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    New Buffalo Middle School
High:    New Buffalo Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Hispanic:
9.5%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New Buffalo Elementary School ranks better than 96.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), Hispanic (9.5%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Buffalo Elementary School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Buffalo Elementary School is $30,093.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Buffalo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Buffalo Elementary School 48th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See New Buffalo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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New Buffalo Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Buffalo Area Schools 10th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Buffalo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at New Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.13 556th 1545 64.0%
2007 64.07 621st 1565 60.3%
2008 74.42 353rd 1577 77.6%
2009 75.41 336th 1589 78.9%
2010 69.16 551st 1552 64.5%
2011 63.30 676th 1552 56.4%
2012 61.95 585th 1566 62.6%
2013 57.20 700th 1563 55.2%
2014 48.05 863rd 1533 43.7%
2015 60.87 613th 1580 61.2%
2016 64.96 506th 1548 67.3%
2017 59.71 511th 1466 65.1%
2018 79.52 282nd 1448 80.5%
2019 81.01 209th 1408 85.2%
2021 93.91 37th 1153 96.8%
2022 95.31 39th 1344 97.1%
2023 96.50 32nd 1470 97.8%
2024 95.15 48th 1486 96.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.81 375th 1397 73.2%
2019 91.10 35th 1134 96.9%
2021 95.38 10th 749 98.7%
2022 96.51 11th 1099 99.0%
2023 91.25 42nd 1350 96.9%
2024 95.28 23rd 1381 98.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at New Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.66 263rd 1443 81.8%
2021 91.41 34th 902 96.2%
2022 87.54 88th 1106 92.0%
2023 76.24 238th 1321 82.0%
2024 81.54 189th 1342 85.9%
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Rank History for Male students at New Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.22 316th 1446 78.1%
2019 63.42 388th 1196 67.6%
2021 86.61 77th 915 91.6%
2022 84.19 131st 1139 88.5%
2023 96.30 20th 1334 98.5%
2024 94.91 34th 1347 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at New Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.17 287th 1253 77.1%
2019 65.94 344th 1128 69.5%
2021 95.79 18th 1005 98.2%
2022 96.59 15th 1102 98.6%
2023 96.73 11th 1198 99.1%
2024 94.79 32nd 1204 97.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for New Buffalo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 390 30 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1989 363 34 0 10 0 n/a n/a -3 404
1990 350 28 1 12 0 n/a n/a -3 388
1991 323 30 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 316 20 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 301 20 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 275 8 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 286 9 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1996 286 9 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1997 306 13 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1998 285 16 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 306
1999 301 15 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2000 299 18 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 318 16 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2002 281 7 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2003 281 7 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2004 261 2 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 252 2 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 227 2 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2007 238 2 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2008 229 7 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2009 218 5 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 233
2010 203 8 3 7 2 n/a n/a 1 224
2011 216 3 2 13 2 1 3 0 240
2012 195 6 0 17 0 1 4 0 223
2013 204 9 1 22 0 0 3 0 239
2014 199 8 1 22 0 0 4 0 234
2015 190 5 0 25 0 0 2 0 222
2016 197 7 1 27 0 0 6 0 238
2017 187 7 4 28 0 0 9 0 235
2018 181 7 3 27 1 0 9 0 228
2019 173 6 4 26 1 0 11 0 221
2020 203 8 4 28 0 0 7 0 250
2021 184 7 3 28 0 0 8 0 230
2022 190 4 3 22 0 0 6 0 225
2023 186 4 3 21 2 0 4 0 220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Buffalo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 n/a n/a n/a
1989 404 n/a n/a 23.8
1990 388 30.0 12.9 22.7
1991 360 n/a n/a n/a
1992 339 n/a n/a 30.1
1993 325 n/a 0.0 29.8
1994 290 22.5 12.9 26.9
1995 301 21.5 14.0 30.2
1996 301 21.5 14.0 30.2
1997 325 23.0 14.1 33.8
1998 306 23.0 13.3 27.1
1999 324 23.0 14.1 33.6
2000 328 23.5 14.0 38.7
2001 349 23.5 14.9 40.7
2002 305 n/a n/a 38
2003 305 n/a n/a 38
2004 282 19.0 14.8 39.7
2005 268 18.0 14.9 42.5
2006 244 16.3 15.0 42.6
2007 248 18.3 13.6 43.5
2008 247 20.5 12.0 44.5
2009 233 22.2 10.5 39.5
2010 224 21.8 10.2 45.3
2011 240 20.8 11.5 46.7
2012 223 20.2 11.0 49.3
2013 239 22.8 10.4 40.2
2014 234 21.8 10.7 41
2015 222 22.0 10.0 41.4
2016 238 20.0 11.9 47.1
2017 235 19.0 12.3 44.7
2018 228 19.0 12.0 46.1
2019 221 19.0 11.6 48
2020 250 19.0 13.1 51.6
2021 230 20.0 11.5 44.8
2022 225 20.2 11.1 33.8
2023 220 20.0 11.0 38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Buffalo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 n/a n/a n/a
1989 404 n/a n/a 23.8
1990 388 30.0 12.9 22.7
1991 360 n/a n/a n/a
1992 339 n/a n/a 30.1
1993 325 n/a 0.0 29.8
1994 290 22.5 12.9 26.9
1995 301 21.5 14.0 30.2
1996 301 21.5 14.0 30.2
1997 325 23.0 14.1 33.8
1998 306 23.0 13.3 27.1
1999 324 23.0 14.1 33.6
2000 328 23.5 14.0 38.7
2001 349 23.5 14.9 40.7
2002 305 n/a n/a 38
2003 305 n/a n/a 38
2004 282 19.0 14.8 39.7
2005 268 18.0 14.9 42.5
2006 244 16.3 15.0 42.6
2007 248 18.3 13.6 43.5
2008 247 20.5 12.0 44.5
2009 233 22.2 10.5 39.5
2010 224 21.8 10.2 45.3
2011 240 20.8 11.5 46.7
2012 223 20.2 11.0 49.3
2013 239 22.8 10.4 40.2
2014 234 21.8 10.7 41
2015 222 22.0 10.0 41.4
2016 238 20.0 11.9 47.1
2017 235 19.0 12.3 44.7
2018 228 19.0 12.0 46.1
2019 221 19.0 11.6 48
2020 250 19.0 13.1 51.6
2021 230 20.0 11.5 44.8
2022 225 20.2 11.1 33.8
2023 220 20.0 11.0 38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Buffalo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,277 (9.9%) $20,776 (90.1%) $23,053
2020 $2,290 (10.3%) $19,866 (89.7%) $22,156
2021 $2,483 (9.9%) $22,500 (90.1%) $24,983
2022 $2,819 (10.0%) $25,232 (90.0%) $28,051
2023 $2,200 (7.3%) $27,893 (92.7%) $30,093

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Buffalo Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 209th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 32nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Buffalo Elementary School)77.178.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Buffalo Area Schools)77.178.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (New Buffalo Elementary School)8084.8
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New Buffalo Area Schools)8084.8
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Buffalo Elementary School)74.483.3
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Buffalo Area Schools)74.483.3
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (New Buffalo Elementary School)8683.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (New Buffalo Area Schools)8683.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Buffalo Elementary School)55.677.5
 21.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Buffalo Area Schools)55.677.5
 21.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (New Buffalo Elementary School)53.362.5
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (New Buffalo Area Schools)53.362.5
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (New Buffalo Elementary School)2047.5
 27.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (New Buffalo Area Schools)2047.5
 27.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students221220
 0.5%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic2621
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White173186
 7.5%
Two or More Races114
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%38.6%
 9.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Buffalo Elementary School

Yes! New Buffalo Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 48th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

Students who attend New Buffalo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Buffalo Middle School
High : New Buffalo Senior High School

Students at New Buffalo Elementary School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended New Buffalo Elementary School.


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