Buffalo Gap El
Buffalo Gap, TX · Jim Ned CISD · Grades PK-3
253rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 94%▲ Improving
Buffalo Gap El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Buffalo Gap El 253rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 94th in 2025 — improving.
Buffalo Gap El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 69 students tested
Buffalo Gap El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 256 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.9% | 78.1% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 18.0% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Buffalo Gap El
Typical home value $261K in zip 79508 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Buffalo Gap El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Wylie West IntWylie ISD · 6.4 mi away527th of 4,406
ELA 72% · Math 68% - –Wylie West ElWylie ISD · 6.6 mi away
- 9Wylie East ElWylie ISD · 8.7 mi away551st of 4,406
ELA 77% · Math 62% - 6Ward ElAbilene ISD · 8.9 mi away2,175th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 37% - 5Bassetti ElAbilene ISD · 9.3 mi away2,302nd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 38% - 5Dyess ElAbilene ISD · 9.4 mi away2,236th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 4Alcorta ElAbilene ISD · 10.1 mi away2,848th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 6Austin ElAbilene ISD · 10.2 mi away1,966th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Buffalo Gap El in?
Buffalo Gap El is part of the Jim Ned CISD district in Buffalo Gap, Texas.
Is Buffalo Gap El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buffalo Gap El 253rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Buffalo Gap El?
White 78%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 2% (256 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buffalo Gap El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79508 is $261K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.