Is Buffalo Ridge Elementary a good school?

Buffalo Ridge Elementary ranks 80 th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Buffalo Ridge Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Buffalo Ridge Elementary?

Students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Buffalo Ridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Sage Valley Junior High School High : Campbell County High School

Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Buffalo Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Gillette, Wyoming, serving 406 students in grades K-6 as part of the Campbell County School District #1. While the district is ranked 27 out of 42 in the state, Buffalo Ridge stands out with its strong performance in mathematics and science proficiency, particularly among its female and Hispanic students.

Buffalo Ridge consistently outperforms the district and state averages in mathematics, with over 60% of students in grades 3-6 proficient or better. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency is more mixed, with 3rd and 6th graders performing better than the district, but 4th and 5th graders lagging behind. Interestingly, the school's 4th grade science proficiency rate of 61.5% is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Buffalo Ridge has some bright spots, it also faces challenges. The school's overall ranking has declined from 50th out of 151 Wyoming elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 80th out of 147 in 2023-2024, and its rating has dropped from 3 stars to 2 stars. Additionally, the school's special education and low-income students perform relatively poorly, and the growing population of students from low-income families may present unique challenges. Compared to nearby schools like Wagonwheel Elementary and Pronghorn Elementary, which consistently outperform Buffalo Ridge, the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and academic achievement.

Detail:

Public K-6

4501 Tanner Drive
Gillette, WY 82718

(307) 686-3058

District: Campbell County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
80^th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,294

Students who attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sage Valley Junior High School
High:	Campbell County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

7.1%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buffalo Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 7^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Campbell County School District #1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (7.1%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Ridge Elementary is 14.5. 15 elementary schools in the Campbell County School District #1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Buffalo Ridge Elementary employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Ridge Elementary is $15,294. 15 elementary schools in the Campbell County School District #1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buffalo Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Ridge Elementary 80^th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Buffalo Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Campbell County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Campbell County School District #1 27^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2013	56.82	66^th	142	53.5%
2014	50.35	78^th	147	46.9%
2015	53.51	73^rd	154	52.6%
2016	51.32	80^th	148	45.9%
2017	62.77	50^th	151	66.9%
2018	50.26	79^th	147	46.3%
2019	39.55	109^th	153	28.8%
2021	47.84	87^th	153	43.1%
2022	43.86	94^th	144	34.7%
2023	46.10	85^th	146	41.8%
2024	50.39	80^th	147	45.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	87.70	5^th	64	92.2%
2019	35.14	54^th	75	28.0%
2021	53.68	29^th	71	59.2%
2023	27.71	63^rd	77	18.2%
2024	44.83	46^th	84	45.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	29.88	82^nd	99	17.2%
2019	39.44	84^th	132	36.4%
2021	41.79	76^th	119	36.1%
2022	41.04	71^st	110	35.5%
2023	48.29	62^nd	115	46.1%
2024	42.47	79^th	122	35.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	50.54	62^nd	125	50.4%
2019	37.71	97^th	136	28.7%
2021	43.70	86^th	132	34.8%
2022	44.95	82^nd	126	34.9%
2023	49.79	68^th	129	47.3%
2024	55.39	57^th	125	54.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	52.40	30^th	72	58.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	51.54	67^th	126	46.8%
2019	45.34	79^th	138	42.8%
2021	53.59	64^th	134	52.2%
2022	44.32	77^th	127	39.4%
2023	43.04	84^th	132	36.4%
2024	46.43	79^th	130	39.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	68.10	13^th	70	81.4%
2019	62.83	21^st	75	72.0%
2022	47.60	31^st	60	48.3%

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Rank History for White students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	49.90	53^rd	103	48.5%
2019	37.83	81^st	120	32.5%
2021	44.97	66^th	113	41.6%
2022	38.41	70^th	103	32.0%
2023	35.09	72^nd	101	28.7%
2024	38.55	74^th	105	29.5%

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Data source: test scores: Wyoming 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.

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buffalo Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	346	4	0	21	1	0	0	372
2014	402	7	3	34	1	0	0	447
2015	438	9	5	35	5	0	0	492
2016	421	8	7	33	4	0	0	473
2017	394	8	6	24	2	0	2	436
2018	396	8	1	29	1	1	1	437
2019	375	5	2	37	5	2	6	432
2020	378	5	1	33	2	1	6	426
2021	353	4	1	25	6	0	4	393
2022	376	7	1	29	8	0	3	424
2023	361	6	1	29	5	0	4	406

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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	372	n/a	n/a	26.1
2014	447	30.4	14.6	28.4
2015	492	34.0	14.4	23.8
2016	473	34.0	13.9	25.6
2017	436	32.0	13.6	26.4
2018	437	29.5	14.8	25.2
2019	432	29.5	14.6	22.5
2020	426	29.0	14.6	20.9
2021	393	30.0	13.1	18.1
2022	424	28.0	15.1	16.5
2023	406	28.0	14.5	24.6

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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	372	n/a	n/a	26.1
2014	447	30.4	14.6	28.4
2015	492	34.0	14.4	23.8
2016	473	34.0	13.9	25.6
2017	436	32.0	13.6	26.4
2018	437	29.5	14.8	25.2
2019	432	29.5	14.6	22.5
2020	426	29.0	14.6	20.9
2021	393	30.0	13.1	18.1
2022	424	28.0	15.1	16.5
2023	406	28.0	14.5	24.6

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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$355 (2.7%)	$12,907 (97.3%)	$13,262
2020	$407 (3.1%)	$12,544 (96.9%)	$12,951
2021	$1,401 (9.1%)	$14,032 (90.9%)	$15,432
2022	$1,261 (8.9%)	$12,892 (91.1%)	$14,152
2023	$2,292 (15.0%)	$13,002 (85.0%)	$15,294

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo Ridge Elementary

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 109^th of 153 Elementary schools	Ranks 85^th of 146 Elementary schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Ridge Elementary)	45.9	44.7	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)	49.2	47.9	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	54.8	48.3	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Ridge Elementary)	36.1	42.6	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Campbell County School District #1)	45.7	56.2	10.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53.5	53.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Ridge Elementary)	33.3	39.4	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)	38.9	48.9	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	49.1	45.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Ridge Elementary)	40.6	63.6	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County School District #1)	43.9	60.1	16.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53	51.1	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Buffalo Ridge Elementary)	42	51.5	9.5%
4th Grade Science (Campbell County School District #1)	43.3	52.7	9.4%
4th Grade Science (Wyoming)	52	50.2	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Ridge Elementary)	49.3	44.8	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)	49	47	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	55.6	54.9	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Ridge Elementary)	49.3	37.9	11.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County School District #1)	54.1	48.5	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.4	53.7	1.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Ridge Elementary)	73.1	65.1	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)	61.2	61.3	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	60.8	59.8	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Ridge Elementary)	76.1	68.3	7.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County School District #1)	61.7	59.8	1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.1	51.5	3.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	432	406	6%
African American	5	6	20%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	37	29	21.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	375	361	3.7%
Two or More Races	6	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.5%	24.6%	2.2%

Schools Near Buffalo Ridge Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)				WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)				WY-TOPP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 4th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 5th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buffalo Ridge Elementary	Public	K-6	4501 Tanner Drive	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 686-3058	406	28	14.5	24.6%	361 (88.9%)	6 (1.5%)	29 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	50.4	80^th of 147 public elementary schools	45.6%		46.1	85^th of 146 public elementary schools	41.8%	5	60.9	38.5	38.3	50.0	69.8	59.6	43.3	63.8	61.5	$15,294	$2,292	$13,002
Sunflower Elementary	Public	K-6	2500 South Dogwood Avenue	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 686-0631	294	24	12.1	42.5%	261 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.8%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	61.2	62^nd of 147 public elementary schools	57.8%		68.5	43^rd of 146 public elementary schools	70.5%	19	50.0	58.5	57.9	62.5	62.5	73.2	47.4	62.5	56.1	$18,068	$3,427	$14,641
Paintbrush Elementary	Public	K-6	1001 West Lakeway Road	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 686-1778	278	25	11.3	27.7%	230 (82.7%)	2 (0.7%)	25 (9.0%)	6 (2.2%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.5%)	57.3	69^th of 147 public elementary schools	53.1%		60.3	54^th of 146 public elementary schools	63.0%	15	52.5	52.3	46.3	63.3	52.5	70.5	56.1	67.4	54.6	$20,020	$3,054	$16,966
Pronghorn Elementary	Public	K-6	3005 Oakcrest Drive	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 682-1676	363	29	12.5	26.7%	332 (91.5%)	4 (1.1%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	74.1	30^th of 147 public elementary schools	79.6%		64.5	47^th of 146 public elementary schools	67.8%	17	74.5	61.4	58.0	56.9	85.1	88.6	60.0	55.2	68.2	$16,745	$2,722	$14,023
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	K-6	1500 South Butler Spaeth Road	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 682-7291	416	33	12.8	64.2%	278 (66.8%)	4 (1.0%)	113 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	45.9	92^nd of 147 public elementary schools	37.4%		42.1	94^th of 146 public elementary schools	35.6%	2	54.4	55.0	46.0	50.0	60.3	62.8	50.0	46.9	41.9	$17,018	$3,320	$13,697
Meadowlark Elementary	Public	K-6	816 East 7th Street	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 682-4740	212	22	9.6	62.7%	155 (73.1%)	1 (0.5%)	41 (19.3%)	5 (2.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.8%)	16.2	135^th of 147 public elementary schools	8.2%		37.5	106^th of 146 public elementary schools	27.4%	29	46.9	9.3	35.3	44.1	38.2	22.2	23.1	52.9	17.8	$21,444	$5,234	$16,209
Stocktrail Elementary	Public	K-6	800 Stocktrail Avenue	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 686-8215	544	34	15.8	32.9%	390 (71.7%)	4 (0.7%)	136 (25.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.7%)	61.6	61^st of 147 public elementary schools	58.5%		72.7	36^th of 146 public elementary schools	75.3%	25	39.2	55.6	64.7	58.6	54.4	79.5	58.8	61.4	64.4	$13,036	$1,959	$11,077
Lakeview Elementary	Public	K-6	1017 Gabriel Drive	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 682-7293	388	34	11.3	51.8%	325 (83.8%)	3 (0.8%)	44 (11.3%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	20.5	125^th of 147 public elementary schools	15.0%		38.2	103^rd of 146 public elementary schools	29.5%	22	27.1	32.1	42.9	52.4	37.5	41.5	47.6	38.1	26.4	$19,102	$3,746	$15,355
Conestoga Elementary	Public	K-6	4901 Sleepy Hollow Boulevard	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 686-2373	373	34	11.1	32.2%	328 (87.9%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	39.8	102^nd of 147 public elementary schools	30.6%		47.7	81^st of 146 public elementary schools	44.5%	21	57.5	39.1	44.6	53.5	61.7	51.6	43.1	48.3	42.2	$17,119	$2,691	$14,428
Wagonwheel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	800 Hemlock	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 686-1060	258	22	11.4	45.3%	208 (80.6%)	2 (0.8%)	32 (12.4%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	67.2	43^rd of 147 public elementary schools	70.7%		65.4	45^th of 146 public elementary schools	69.2%	2	46.9	57.6	75.7	60.0	46.9	75.8	70.3	80.0	54.6	$17,974	$3,849	$14,124

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