Buffalo Valley Elementary School

4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
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Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Buffalo Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in OK
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buffalo Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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School Overview

Buffalo Valley Elementary School's student population of 134 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

Buffalo Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Valley Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#1585 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
25%
≤5%
27%
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
35%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
8%
White
35%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
26%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buffalo Valley School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Buffalo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buffalo Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School is ranked #1585 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Valley Elementary School?
134 students attend Buffalo Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Buffalo Valley Elementary School students are American Indian, 35% of students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Valley Elementary School?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Buffalo Valley Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Valley Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Valley Elementary School is part of Buffalo Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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