B+
Above Average
78/100

Buffalo Trail Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 24300 EAST PROGRESS DRIVE, Aurora, CO 80016
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 51% · Math 39% proficient · 63rd percentile in Colorado
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
627
Students
enrolled
17.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%63/100reading 60th percentile, math 66th percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency51% (+5 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (+6 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%47%reading +5 pts, math +2 pts67th percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading +4 pts, math +7 pts68th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading +4 pts, math +16 pts66th percentile (list)
Asian45%35%reading -21 pts, math -26 pts13th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%10%reading -6 pts, math -31 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading +3 pts, math +5 pts56th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 24300 EAST PROGRESS DRIVE
City Aurora
ZIP Code 80016
District 0802910
NCES School ID 080291006301
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80016

Understanding the community around Buffalo Trail Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $141,728
Per Capita Income $63,872
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 67.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.0%
High School or Higher 96.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $666,900
Median Rent $1,942
Owner-Occupied 80.7%
Renter-Occupied 19.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Buffalo Trail Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 43.1%
Hispanic/Latino 22.2%
Black 13.1%
Two or More Races 13.2%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 627
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Buffalo Trail Elementary School?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Buffalo Trail Elementary School?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School has 627 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1.
What grades does Buffalo Trail Elementary School serve?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Buffalo Trail Elementary School receive per student?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School receives $17,211 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Buffalo Trail Elementary School in 80016 ▼
Avg Home Value
$739,673
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,040
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
19.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026