Buffalo El Sch vs Elk Lake El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 337 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo El Sch
Sarver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
Elk Lake El Sch
Springville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
563 students
| Measure | Buffalo El Sch Sarver, Pennsylvania | Elk Lake El Sch Springville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 1,627 | #757 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6293 of 50,301 | #17054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 564 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 46% |
| city | Sarver | Springville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 61.6).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on math proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 58%).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 45.5%).
- •Elk Lake El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.2).
- •Buffalo El Sch is the larger school with 564 students compared with 563.
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 El Sch better than Elk Lake El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo El Sch ranks higher (77.7 vs 61.6 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 El Sch and Elk Lake El Sch?
About 337 km in a straight line, between Sarver and Springville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo El Sch: 564. Elk Lake El Sch: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo El Sch and Elk Lake El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Buffalo El Sch is 367th of 1,627 and Elk Lake El Sch is 757th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).