Buffalo Trail Elementary School

24300 East Progress Drive

School District

Cherry Creek 5
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 30, 2024

This School is great! My kids have gone to Buffalo from Kindergarten through 5th grade and have been well cared for, encouraged, challenged and supported by the staff and awesome teachers the whole way.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2022

Great school for both our boys. We love it.
Submitted by other on February 15, 2022

I use to go here, good school
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2019

We recently moved from California, mid school year, and have already noticed significant improvements with our 2 kids. They were behind in specific areas and their teachers, along with specialists, tailored things specifically to their shortcomings with great results. We are extremely happy with Buffalo Trail Elementary School.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2019

Poor. I think the teachers don't care if the students are learning what they're teaching. They don't take the time to work with the students one on one to help those that don't understand. They just push them through to continue to be behind.
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2015

Worst school in the district! Staff especially the office is rude gossipy and clearly in need of better leadership.I sold my house to get my kids out of this school.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2015

Disappointed in this school, to say the least. Very little supervision of students in the early morning, my child has been in pre-school for years and has never had as many injuries as they have had in 6 months, and office staff is very rude and unhelpful. They can't even get the letters on the building fixed and they have been missing for months. Just a lack of care on all levels. Looking at other options in my area.
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2014

I cannot gush about this school enough! My daughter is in kindergarten at Buffalo Trail. Since starting Buffalo Trail a month ago she's already started reading! She's also doing some pretty heavy addition! The teachers all seem enthusiastic and excited to be there. My daughter's teacher Ms. Swanson is the quintessential kindergarten teacher that every student wishes they had. She's a great communicator (responds to parent concerns and questions immediately) and I have literally never seen her without a huge smile on her face. The school itself is clean, organized, and runs seamlessly with a huge staff. The bottom line is that my daughter cannot wait to get to school to learn and as a parent I could not be more thrilled!
Submitted by other on July 24, 2014

I have been going to buffalo trail for 4 years now, and the best teacher I had was Mr. Towner. Most people had him for kindergarden, but I had him for 3rd grade. All the teacers are so nice!
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

My daughter attends kindergarten in Buffalo Trail Elementary School, I'm very pleased with her teacher, she has been learning a lot since she started school..
Submitted by parent on December 21, 2013

My daughter's school is pretty good. But the staff is very rude. Some of the staff say things about a student's race. One incident that my daughter had with a recess monitor, was when the staff member grabbed my daughter, and threw her to the ground. She was knocked out, and had to the go t the hospital because of the concussion. The rude staff member still works there. Some of my daughter's friends have experienced these types of things as well
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2013

My Son loves going to Bufalo Trail, the teacher and staff are great. My son is learning so much everyday.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2013

This is our second year with children at this school. It is a fantastic school. Caring, dedicated staff who truly see the children they work with. We have both children with some special needs and who qualify for the Gifted and Talented program and both needs are met brillantly. LOVE this school and the staff here.
Submitted by other on November 24, 2012

I have gone here since it opened in 2006- this is my last year here. I have had so much fun in the curriculum up until this year where I just can't deal with the teacher (then again, she's new this year and needs to settle in a bit...). Other than that, they have an amazing gifted/talented program and also a fantastic ILC/special needs program. The lunch program in Cherry Creek Schools has always been good, and probably will always be. During the fourth year there (third grade for me) there were about 32 kids in a class and about 1100 kids total, but Pine Ridge got rid of the 500 kid overflow. I am not sure about middle school or what it will be like, but my education so far has been fun, welcoming, and better than the program in Aurora School District.
Submitted by parent on August 19, 2010

I love Buffalo Trail! We have been at this school 4 years now, and have yet to have a problem. The teachers are responsive and attentive. They challenge the students and expect excellences. I've enjoyed getting to know the staff and principal as well. Any concerns have been addressed and handles promptly and to my satisfaction. The teachers are top-notch and seem to love what they are doing. Last year was a difficult year due to growth in the school that wasn't relieved until a new school opened in the area this year! But I thought everyone handled it the best they could. I'm very thankful to be able to send my children to Buffalo Trail.
Submitted by parent on July 07, 2010

My oldest daughter just finished kindergarten and we are so pleased with the level of learning that occurred over the year she was there. Her teacher communicated well and I found the homework appropriate in aiding in her overall success - she is reading wonderfully, adding, subtracting, telling time etc. She is blossoming socially as well. Buffalo Trail has a FANTASTIC Enrichment program for families that must work full time - the teachers are AMAZING - my daughter loved going to school every day! The parking lot can be a bit of a nightmare but they have made some changes to make it safer. My daughter is excited to start 1st grade and our youngest daughter will start pre-school in the fall as well.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2010

The fourth grade math program has been horrible at best. My child could have gotten a better math education at Primrose Daycare. It is sad. The parking lot is a death trap and the principal turns her head to the issues.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2010

My son just started kindergarten this year and we are extremely pleased with the quality of services BT provides. My son has special needs and was put in an IEP around mid school year, and since then he has made vast improvements. The school takes his special needs very seriously and are very proactive regarding his special services plan. All of the teachers and staff are very warm and welcoming to the students and the parents. As far as accademics, I am amazed at the speed that these children are learning and the content of knowledge that is being taught. It is now close to the end of the school year and my kindergartener is writing full stories, has solid sentence structure knowledge, can tell time, knows currency, can add and subtract, has a basic knowledge of geography, and so much more. I am amazed.
Submitted by other on April 05, 2010

I was only able to tolerate 3 months for my daughter in kindergarden before I pulled her out, as she was screaming , not wanting to go to school, and stating that she was 'dumb'. The teachers have their pre-determined teaching approach, and were unable to change their approach when it would benefit the child . The school chose to eliminate recess for kindergarden, and when I voiced concern, the principle stated that 'she would hate to see the other parents prevent their children from befriending my child due to my families opinions.' Our teacher was unresponsive when requested to provide practice materials for home. Homework is intensive and required 30-40 min. per day in kindergarden. Overall, it was very disappointing. I did 'school of choice' to a different school in the same district and it has been a wonderful experience.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2009

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