Serving 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 577 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Buffalo Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Buffalo Elementary School is ranked #703 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Buffalo Elementary School often compared to?
Buffalo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knoch Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
577 students attend Buffalo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Buffalo Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 577 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
