Buff Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Madras, Oregon 97741 · Jefferson County SD 509J
#429 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon
#36167 of 50,301 nationally
About Buff Elementary School
Buff Elementary School is a public elementary located in Madras, in the Jefferson County SD 509J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 297 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 429th of 678 ranked elementary schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 297.
There are 5 schools in Madras; Buff Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)101.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
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 Buff Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 101.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Buff Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Madras High School
Madras · Public high · Grades 9–12
768 students · 237 m away
Madras Elementary School
Madras · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students · 535 m away
Jefferson County Middle School
Madras · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students · 1.4 km away
Metolius Elementary School
Madras · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students · 6.1 km away
Culver Elementary School
Culver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
262 students · 14 km away
Culver Middle School
Culver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
162 students · 14 km away
Culver High School
Culver · Public high · Grades 9–12
229 students · 14 km away
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297 students
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296 students
Maplewood Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
Fairview Elementary School
Fairview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Lafayette Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buff Elementary School a good school?
Buff Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 33.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #429 of 678 in Oregon. 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 Buff Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Buff Elementary School ranks #429 of 678 elementary schools in Oregon and #36167 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buff Elementary School?
Buff Elementary School had 297 students in 2025.
Is Buff Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Buff Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buff Elementary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Buff Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.