Blue Grass Elementary School vs Buffalo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Grass Elementary School
Blue Grass · Public elementary · Grades K–5
277 students
Buffalo Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Blue Grass Elementary School Blue Grass, Iowa | Buffalo Elementary School Buffalo, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 654 | #277 of 654 |
| National rank | #1919 of 50,301 | #6294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| city | Blue Grass | Buffalo |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Grass Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 77.7).
- •Blue Grass Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Blue Grass Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Blue Grass Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 43.8%).
- •Buffalo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.4).
- •Blue Grass Elementary School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 242.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Grass Elementary School better than Buffalo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Grass Elementary School ranks higher (86.2 vs 77.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blue Grass Elementary School and Buffalo Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Blue Grass and Buffalo in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Grass Elementary School: 277. Buffalo Elementary School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Grass Elementary School and Buffalo Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Blue Grass Elementary School is 80th of 654 and Buffalo Elementary School is 277th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).