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New Buffalo Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

29^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

New Buffalo Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in New Buffalo, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 216 students. The school is part of the New Buffalo Area Schools district, which is ranked 13th out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

New Buffalo Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with a statewide ranking between 29th and 48th out of over 1,400 schools in recent years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school excels in serving various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10-60 among Michigan elementary schools for female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby Bridgman Elementary School and River Valley Elementary School, New Buffalo Elementary School consistently outperforms these schools on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. The school's significant investment in resources, as evidenced by the high per-student spending of $34,784 and low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes.

211

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$34,784

Per pupil spending ?

34.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117-8867

(269) 469-6060

District: New Buffalo Area Schools

Students who attend New Buffalo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	New Buffalo Middle School
High:	New Buffalo Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.0%

Hispanic:

10.9%

African American:

3.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 61st percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (73% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg73%

Michigan avg38%

29^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 37 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 613New Buffalo Area Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	96.7	29 of 1488	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.2	48 of 1486	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	96.5	32 of 1470	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	95.3	39 of 1344	97.1%	★★★★★
2021	93.9	37 of 1153	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	81.0	209 of 1408	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	79.5	282 of 1448	80.5%	★★★★☆
2017	59.7	511 of 1466	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.0	506 of 1548	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.9	613 of 1580	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	48.0	863 of 1533	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.2	700 of 1563	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.0	585 of 1566	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.3	676 of 1552	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.2	551 of 1552	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.4	336 of 1589	78.9%	★★★★☆
2008	74.4	353 of 1577	77.6%	★★★★☆
2007	64.1	621 of 1565	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.1	556 of 1545	64.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	97.6	10 of 1338	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	81.5	189 of 1342	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.2	238 of 1321	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	87.5	88 of 1106	92.0%	★★★★★
2021	91.4	34 of 902	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	78.7	263 of 1443	81.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	94.8	28 of 1346	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	95.3	23 of 1381	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	91.3	42 of 1350	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	96.5	11 of 1099	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	95.4	10 of 749	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	91.1	35 of 1134	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	66.8	375 of 1397	73.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	93.4	58 of 1366	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	34 of 1347	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	20 of 1334	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	84.2	131 of 1139	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	86.6	77 of 915	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	63.4	388 of 1196	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.2	316 of 1446	78.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	95.7	24 of 1206	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	94.8	32 of 1204	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.7	11 of 1198	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.6	15 of 1102	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	18 of 1005	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	65.9	344 of 1128	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.2	287 of 1253	77.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)96th percentile~ school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Math78%+40 vs state

English Language Arts75%+34 vs state

Science75%+35 vs state

Social Studies58%+29 vs state

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Schools Near New Buffalo Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Buffalo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12291 Lubke Rd	New Buffalo	49117	Berrien County	New Buffalo Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 469-6060	211	19	11.1	34.1%	173 (82.0%)	7 (3.3%)	23 (10.9%)	4 (1.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	96.7	29^th of 1488 public elementary schools	98.1%		95.2	48^th of 1486 public elementary schools	96.8%	19	73.0		77.1	78.4		77.1	75.0	58.3	$34,784	$4,844	$29,940
River Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15480 Three Oaks Rd	Three Oaks	49128	Berrien County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 756-9050	195	20	9.7	61.5%	163 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	3 (1.5%)	4 (2.1%)	56.7	616^th of 1488 public elementary schools	58.6%		56.7	602^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	59.5%	14	50.0	65.2	46.9	48.7	56.5	12.5	37.5	28.1	$26,077	$1,934	$24,143
Bridgman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3891 Lake St	Bridgman	49106	Berrien County	Bridgman Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 466-0241	309	24	13.1	45.3%	265 (85.8%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.8%)	92.7	82^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	94.5%		94	61^st of 1486 public elementary schools	95.9%	21	71.2	67.7		67.8	70.8				$18,750	$1,391	$17,359

Frequently Asked Questions about New Buffalo Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of New Buffalo Elementary School?

Students at New Buffalo Elementary School are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of New Buffalo Elementary School attend?

Students who attend New Buffalo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Buffalo Middle School
High : New Buffalo Senior High School

Is New Buffalo Elementary School a good school?

Yes! New Buffalo Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 29^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools.

How many students attend New Buffalo Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 211 students attended New Buffalo Elementary School.

What district is New Buffalo Elementary School in?

New Buffalo Area Schools

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