Buffalo Trail Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Aurora, Colorado 80016 · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
#429 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#25735 of 50,301 nationally
About Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Buffalo Trail Elementary School is a public elementary located in Aurora, in the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 632 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 429th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 632.
There are 104 schools in Aurora; Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks 23rd of 92 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Buffalo Trail Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Infinity Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,020 students · 704 m away
Antelope Ridge Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 1.8 km away
Canyon Creek Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 2.1 km away
Mountain Vista Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students · 2.4 km away
Eaglecrest High School
Centennial · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,851 students · 2.6 km away
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 2.7 km away
Outback Preschool
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–PK
81 students · 2.7 km away
Thunder Ridge Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,106 students · 2.8 km away
Coyote Hills Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students · 3.3 km away
Cherokee Trail High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,089 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Chinook Trail Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
632 students
Holly Hills Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
634 students
Clear Sky Elementary
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
627 students
Maxwell Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Ridgeview Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Trail Elementary School a good school?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 49.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #429 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Buffalo Trail Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks #429 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #25735 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buffalo Trail Elementary School?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School had 632 students in 2025.
Is Buffalo Trail Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buffalo Trail Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Buffalo Trail Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.