Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 427 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Buffalo Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Buffalo Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
427 students attend Buffalo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Buffalo Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buffalo Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 427 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
