Buffalo Ridge Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gillette, Wyoming 82718 · Campbell County School District #1
#89 of 151 elementary schools in Wyoming
#17114 of 50,301 nationally
About Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Buffalo Ridge Elementary is a public elementary located in Gillette, in the Campbell County School District #1 school district of Wyoming, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 413 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 89th of 151 ranked elementary schools in Wyoming. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 413.
There are 17 schools in Gillette; Buffalo Ridge Elementary ranks 7th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
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 Ridge Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thunder Basin High School
Gillette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students · 1.3 km away
Sunflower Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
311 students · 2.2 km away
Paintbrush Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
266 students · 2.4 km away
Sage Valley Junior High School
Gillette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
589 students · 2.5 km away
Pronghorn Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students · 2.7 km away
Campbell County High School
Gillette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,212 students · 3.4 km away
Hillcrest Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
370 students · 3.5 km away
Twin Spruce Junior High School
Gillette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
667 students · 3.9 km away
Meadowlark Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
239 students · 4.0 km away
Stocktrail Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wyoming with a comparable Enrollment.
Uinta Meadows Elementary
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
Afton Elementary
Afton · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
419 students
Pioneer Park Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
420 students
Prairie Wind Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
Pinedale Elementary
Pinedale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Stagecoach Elementary
Rock Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–3
394 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Ridge Elementary a good school?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 61.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #89 of 151 in Wyoming. 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 Ridge Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary ranks #89 of 151 elementary schools in Wyoming and #17114 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary had 413 students in 2025.
Is Buffalo Ridge Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Buffalo Ridge Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.