Moonpreneur Icon

Buffalo Ridge Elementary

5331 Pineridge Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82009

Top 10% School in Wyoming

Ranked 16 of 157 in Wyoming

See top schools in Cheyenne

About Buffalo Ridge Elementary

Buffalo Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, which is a small city. The school has about 170 students in kindergarten through grade 4. With 15 full-time equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1, which is better than the district average. There are 54% female and 46% male students, and 33% of them are from low-income families, which shows that the school has a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. At Buffalo Ridge Elementary, 67% of students were proficient or better in math and 52% were proficient or better in reading. This shows that the school did better than the state average in both subjects. The school focuses on basic reading and math skills, and its programs are meant to get students involved and help them learn at their own pace. Buffalo Ridge Elementary is in a residential area of Cheyenne, which is good for the school because it is in a community that cares about it. The school is generally good at math, reading, and having small classes, and it continues to give all students chances to improve their academic skills and do well in a supportive learning environment.

Buffalo Ridge Elementary Contact Information

Address

5331 Pineridge Avenue, Cheyenne, WY, 82009

View on Map

Phone

(307) 771-2595

Call Now

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 52% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
170
Total Students
$59780
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 16 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Buffalo Ridge Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 65.29%
Asian 0.59%
Hispanic 23.53%
Black 1.76%
Two+ Races 8.82%
Native Am. 0%
White
65.29%
Asian
0.59%
Hispanic
23.53%
Black
1.76%
Two+ Races
8.82%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 170
53.53%
91 Female
46.47%
79 Male

Student Population

170 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at Buffalo Ridge Elementary School in Cheyenne, Wyoming! The school stresses the Bison PRIDE values of Respect, Inclusion, Doing the Right Thing, and Effort. Buffalo Ridge Elementary reminds parents to send their kids to school with clothes that are appropriate for the weather for daily outdoor recesses. This is because the school cares about the health and safety of its students. Indoor recess is planned if the temperature drops below 0°F or the wind chill. Buffalo Ridge Elementary is creating a supportive environment where all students can do well.

FAQ

Q1. What learning philosophy guides Buffalo Ridge Elementary?

Ans. Buffalo Ridge Elementary focuses on balanced instruction that supports academic and personal development.

Q2. How does the school engage students daily?

Ans. Lessons are designed to be meaningful and interactive.

Q3. How does Buffalo Ridge Elementary support families?

Ans. Families receive regular updates and opportunities for involvement.

Q4. What classroom environment is maintained?

Ans. Classrooms emphasize respect, focus, and collaboration.

Q5. How does the school encourage growth?

Ans. Students are encouraged to try new challenges and improve skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

Buffalo Ridge Elementary

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with Buffalo Ridge Elementary

terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.