Buffalo Elementary School vs East Marshall Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 188 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
East Marshall Elementary School
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Buffalo Elementary School Buffalo, Iowa | East Marshall Elementary School Laurel, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #277 of 654 | #165 of 654 |
| National rank | #6294 of 50,301 | #3683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 242 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 84.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Laurel |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Marshall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 77.7).
- •East Marshall Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 72%).
- •East Marshall Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Buffalo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 45.5%).
- •Buffalo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
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 Buffalo Elementary School better than East Marshall Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Marshall Elementary School ranks higher (82.4 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 Buffalo Elementary School and East Marshall Elementary School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Laurel in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Elementary School: 242. East Marshall Elementary School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Elementary School and East Marshall Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Buffalo Elementary School is 277th of 654 and East Marshall Elementary School is 165th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).