Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 211 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
South Buffalo Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Buffalo Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
What is South Buffalo Elementary School's ranking?
South Buffalo Elementary School is ranked #473 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend South Buffalo Elementary School?
211 students attend South Buffalo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Buffalo Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Buffalo Elementary School?
South Buffalo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Buffalo Elementary School offer ?
South Buffalo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Buffalo Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 211 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
