Buffalo Creek Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 2801 Blalock Rd
       Houston, TX  77080-2822


(713) 251-5300

District: Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2637th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,009 Help


Students who attend Buffalo Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:    Northbrook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.3%
White:
3.9%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.2% Help


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Compare Details Buffalo Creek Elementary ranks worse than 56.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.3%), White (3.9%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Creek Elementary is 13.1, which is the 7th best among 25 elementary schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Creek Elementary is $13,009, which is the 11th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Buffalo Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Creek Elementary 2637th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Buffalo Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd) 317th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buffalo Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.35 1675th 3465 51.7%
2005 63.29 1353rd 3475 61.1%
2006 46.51 2215th 3476 36.3%
2007 63.20 1471st 3724 60.5%
2008 49.03 2248th 3768 40.3%
2009 34.16 3019th 3884 22.3%
2010 65.07 1467th 3937 62.7%
2011 43.78 2756th 4095 32.7%
2012 36.95 3046th 4206 27.6%
2013 46.70 2478th 4221 41.3%
2014 45.87 2596th 4260 39.1%
2015 37.15 3004th 4320 30.5%
2016 41.98 2719th 4286 36.6%
2017 33.35 2941st 4329 32.1%
2018 32.40 3045th 4359 30.1%
2019 22.43 3780th 4479 15.6%
2021 40.42 2540th 4578 44.5%
2022 42.65 2575th 4581 43.8%
2023 42.42 2637th 4647 43.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buffalo Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.83 1078th 3226 66.6%
2019 43.12 1939th 3333 41.8%
2021 56.84 1136th 3446 67.0%
2022 56.68 1275th 3487 63.4%
2023 54.15 1455th 3556 59.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buffalo Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.92 1717th 3558 51.7%
2019 32.91 2610th 3684 29.2%
2021 38.67 2144th 3799 43.6%
2022 30.42 2988th 3952 24.4%
2023 23.27 3579th 4086 12.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.32 2397th 4264 43.8%
2019 33.73 3215th 4309 25.4%
2021 52.92 1825th 4451 59.0%
2022 55.75 1764th 4477 60.6%
2023 53.41 1948th 4521 56.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Buffalo Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.95 2998th 4306 30.4%
2019 23.00 3719th 4348 14.5%
2021 38.46 2665th 4499 40.8%
2022 43.29 2571st 4561 43.6%
2023 46.18 2405th 4588 47.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Buffalo Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.38 1944th 3106 37.4%
2019 40.19 2386th 3184 25.1%
2022 65.44 1087th 2958 63.3%
2023 56.47 1644th 2980 44.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Buffalo Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.29 1022nd 4240 75.9%
2019 54.27 1687th 4295 60.7%
2021 64.57 980th 4331 77.4%
2022 66.99 993rd 4461 77.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Buffalo Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.60 3071st 4319 28.9%
2019 24.74 3623rd 4357 16.8%
2021 43.96 2325th 4498 48.3%
2022 42.33 2608th 4563 42.8%
2023 39.69 2790th 4585 39.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buffalo Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.91 2591st 4168 37.8%
2019 25.85 3514th 4188 16.1%
2021 48.64 2023rd 4329 53.3%
2022 52.78 1911th 4376 56.3%
2023 47.61 2219th 4401 49.6%
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Rank History for White students at Buffalo Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.42 2668th 3106 14.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, October 22, 2012

Open Quote Love the teachers and staff at BCE. We transferred in the Spring 2012 Semester after leaving a highly-regarded private school in the neighborhood. The attention and help we received from BCE surpassed that we received at the private school in leaps and bounds. All the teachers are committed to each and every child and to helping them reach their potential, working with them at the level that the individual needs. The admin staff were so supportive and helpful in getting us quickly transitioned, answering our questions and concerns. The principal and assistant principal are wonderful and have been very responsive to our needs, questions and concerns. Anyone considering BCE for their child should be confident that every effort will be expended to help that child thrive. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buffalo Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 97 18 27 443 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1999 93 21 24 486 1 n/a n/a 0 625
2000 90 23 20 557 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2001 76 22 20 524 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2002 60 49 18 548 3 n/a n/a 0 678
2003 60 49 18 548 3 n/a n/a 0 678
2004 57 48 24 547 2 n/a n/a 0 678
2005 49 54 23 532 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2006 39 46 18 523 3 n/a n/a 0 629
2007 44 44 22 534 2 n/a n/a 0 646
2008 33 31 24 540 1 n/a n/a 0 629
2009 37 28 22 563 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2010 35 25 24 603 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2011 26 18 20 610 1 0 4 0 679
2012 22 25 10 620 1 0 6 0 684
2013 27 17 10 588 2 0 5 0 649
2014 26 20 5 600 4 0 2 0 657
2015 32 22 6 571 6 0 2 0 639
2016 38 18 5 551 6 0 1 0 619
2017 17 21 6 532 3 0 3 0 582
2018 19 22 3 504 2 0 2 0 552
2019 20 14 3 463 3 0 4 0 507
2020 23 11 4 426 21 0 6 0 491
2021 17 8 5 389 15 0 4 0 438
2022 16 9 5 393 11 0 5 0 439
2023 17 12 2 394 11 0 5 0 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buffalo Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 586 39.2 14.9 86
1999 625 39.3 15.9 87.5
2000 690 42.5 16.2 83.6
2001 642 44.4 14.5 85.8
2002 678 45.0 15.1 85
2003 678 45.0 15.1 85
2004 678 46.0 14.7 86.7
2005 660 47.2 14.0 85.3
2006 629 46.2 13.6 87.9
2007 646 49.4 13.1 87.3
2008 629 45.8 13.7 86.6
2009 651 49.0 13.3 83.6
2010 687 48.0 14.3 88.8
2011 679 50.5 13.4 92
2012 684 46.1 14.8 91.5
2013 649 47.8 13.5 90.9
2014 657 40.0 16.4 91.9
2015 639 44.0 14.5 68.4
2016 619 43.0 14.3 87.6
2017 582 43.4 13.3 88.8
2018 552 38.0 14.5 93.3
2019 507 38.0 13.3 93.9
2020 491 37.1 13.2 95.9
2021 438 31.1 14.0 92.9
2022 439 34.0 12.9 91.8
2023 441 33.4 13.1 93.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buffalo Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 586 39.2 14.9 86
1999 625 39.3 15.9 87.5
2000 690 42.5 16.2 83.6
2001 642 44.4 14.5 85.8
2002 678 45.0 15.1 85
2003 678 45.0 15.1 85
2004 678 46.0 14.7 86.7
2005 660 47.2 14.0 85.3
2006 629 46.2 13.6 87.9
2007 646 49.4 13.1 87.3
2008 629 45.8 13.7 86.6
2009 651 49.0 13.3 83.6
2010 687 48.0 14.3 88.8
2011 679 50.5 13.4 92
2012 684 46.1 14.8 91.5
2013 649 47.8 13.5 90.9
2014 657 40.0 16.4 91.9
2015 639 44.0 14.5 68.4
2016 619 43.0 14.3 87.6
2017 582 43.4 13.3 88.8
2018 552 38.0 14.5 93.3
2019 507 38.0 13.3 93.9
2020 491 37.1 13.2 95.9
2021 438 31.1 14.0 92.9
2022 439 34.0 12.9 91.8
2023 441 33.4 13.1 93.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buffalo Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,376 (12.7%) $9,458 (87.3%) $10,835
2020 $1,353 (11.9%) $9,970 (88.1%) $11,323
2021 $1,587 (12.2%) $11,422 (87.8%) $13,009

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3780th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2637th of 4647 Elementary schools
 27.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Buffalo Creek Elementary)2423
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4761
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Creek Elementary)3729
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4752
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Buffalo Creek Elementary)105
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))2518
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Creek Elementary)00
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))2417
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Buffalo Creek Elementary)2833
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4656
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Creek Elementary)2558
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4858
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Buffalo Creek Elementary)2533
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))2030
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Buffalo Creek Elementary)3751
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))5265
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Creek Elementary)4259
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))5561
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Buffalo Creek Elementary)3927
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Science (Buffalo Creek Elementary)2010
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))49
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students507441
 13%
African American1412
 14.3%
American Indian311
 266.7%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic463394
 14.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2017
 15%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%93.2%
 0.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Buffalo Creek Elementary.

Students at Buffalo Creek Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Buffalo Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Northbrook High School

Buffalo Creek Elementary ranks 2637th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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