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School District No. Re-4 Buffalo (2026) - Merino, CO

School District No. Re-4 Buffalo

315 Lee Street
Merino, CO 80741-0198
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 314 students in School District No. Re-4 Buffalo. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District No. Re-4 Buffalo have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
314 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

School District No. Re-4 Buffalo, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#89 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
25%
33%
35-39%
45%
(20-21)
21-39%
29%
(21-22)
≥80%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
37%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
88%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,309 is higher than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,010 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,309
$15,520
Spending / Student
$17,010
$15,839

Best School District No. Re-4 Buffalo Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merino Junior Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7424
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Merino Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Lee
Merino, CO 80741
(970) 522-7229
Gr: K-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to School District No. Re-4 Buffalo?
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo manages 2 public schools serving 314 students.
What is the rank of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo?
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo is ranked #111 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in School District No. Re-4 Buffalo?
88% of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo?
School District No. Re-4 Buffalo has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is School District No. Re-4 Buffalo's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,010 is higher than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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