Buffalo Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kenova, West Virginia 25530 · Wayne County Schools
#129 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#18028 of 50,301 nationally
About Buffalo Elementary School
Buffalo Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kenova, in the Wayne County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 402 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 129th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 402.
There are 3 schools in Kenova; Buffalo Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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
- 402
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- 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 Middle School
Kenova · Public middle · Grades 6–8
279 students · 270 m away
Spring Valley High School
Huntington · Public high · Grades 9–12
946 students · 3.4 km away
Kellogg Elementary School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 5.3 km away
Vinson Middle School
Huntington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
164 students · 5.5 km away
Ceredo-Kenova Middle School
Ceredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
263 students · 6.3 km away
Lavalette Elementary School
Lavalette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students · 6.9 km away
Central City Elementary School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students · 7.1 km away
Ceredo-Kenova Elementary
Kenova · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students · 7.3 km away
Burlington Elementary School
South Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students · 7.4 km away
Chesapeake High School
Chesapeake · Public high · Grades 9–12
380 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Hilltop Elementary School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
Woodsdale Elementary School
Wheeling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
Central City Elementary School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Gilbert Pk8
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
409 students
Edgewood Elementary
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Spencer Elementary School
Spencer · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Elementary School a good school?
Buffalo Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 60.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #129 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 #129 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #18028 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School had 402 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 10 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.