Buffalo Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Buffalo, West Virginia 25033 · Putnam County Schools
#160 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#21134 of 50,301 nationally
About Buffalo Elementary School
Buffalo Elementary School is a public elementary located in Buffalo, in the Putnam County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 195 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 160th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 195.
There are 2 schools in Buffalo; Buffalo Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
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 Buffalo Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Buffalo Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Buffalo High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
382 students · 632 m away
Hannan Junior/Senior High School
Ashton · Public high · Grades 7–12
193 students · 8.8 km away
George Washington Elementary School
Eleanor · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students · 9.6 km away
George Washington Middle School
Eleanor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
291 students · 9.7 km away
Winfield Elementary School
Winfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students · 12 km away
Winfield Middle School
Winfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students · 12 km away
Winfield High School
Winfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students · 12 km away
Hometown Elementary School
Hometown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
58 students · 14 km away
Ashton Elementary School
Ashton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
270 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Webster Springs Elementary School
Webster Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
195 students
Ramage Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
Culloden Elementary School
Culloden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
194 students
Rainelle Elementary
Rainelle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
197 students
Shoals Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
191 students
Stanaford Elementary School
Beckley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Elementary School a good school?
Buffalo Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #160 of 390 in West Virginia. 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 Buffalo Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Buffalo Elementary School ranks #160 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #21134 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School had 195 students in 2025.
Is Buffalo Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Buffalo Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Buffalo Elementary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Buffalo Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.