Overview
Buff Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Madras, Oregon. The school enrolls 297 students. It is part of the Jefferson County SD 509J district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Oregon state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
297 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
102% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictJefferson County SD 509J
County41031
CityMadras
ZIP97741
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID410674001569
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment297
White39.1%
Hispanic / Latino48.8%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %102%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)