South Buffalo El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Freeport, Pennsylvania 16229 · Freeport Area SD
#381 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#6730 of 50,301 nationally
About South Buffalo El Sch
South Buffalo El Sch is a public elementary located in Freeport, in the Freeport Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 221 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 381st of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 221.
There are 2 schools in Freeport; South Buffalo El Sch ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Buffalo El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Buffalo El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Freeport Area MS
Sarver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students · 4.4 km away
Freeport Area SHS
Freeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students · 4.4 km away
Buffalo El Sch
Sarver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students · 7.7 km away
Leechburg Area MS
Leechburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
147 students · 9.8 km away
David Leech El Sch
Leechburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 9.8 km away
Leechburg Area HS
Leechburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
177 students · 9.8 km away
Highlands SHS
Natrona Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
665 students · 11 km away
Highlands MS
Natrona Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students · 11 km away
Kiski Area North Primary Sch
Leechburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
447 students · 11 km away
Highlands Early Childhood Center
Brackenridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
205 students · 12 km away
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Calypso El Sch
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222 students
Grandview El Sch
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Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Buffalo El Sch a good school?
South Buffalo El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 77.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #381 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Buffalo El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
South Buffalo El Sch ranks #381 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #6730 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Buffalo El Sch?
South Buffalo El Sch had 221 students in 2025.
Is South Buffalo El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
South Buffalo El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Buffalo El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Buffalo El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.