Buffalo El Sch vs Knoch Intermediate El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.8 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
Knoch Intermediate El Sch
Saxonburg · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
296 students
| Measure | Buffalo El Sch Sarver, Pennsylvania | Knoch Intermediate El Sch Saxonburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #367 of 1,627 | #502 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #6293 of 50,301 | #9791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 564 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 37.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| city | Sarver | Saxonburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 72.2).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 37.2%).
- •Knoch Intermediate El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.2).
- •Buffalo El Sch is the larger school with 564 students compared with 296.
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 Knoch Intermediate El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo El Sch ranks higher (77.7 vs 72.2 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 Knoch Intermediate El Sch?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Sarver and Saxonburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo El Sch: 564. Knoch Intermediate El Sch: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo El Sch and Knoch Intermediate El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Buffalo El Sch is 367th of 1,627 and Knoch Intermediate El Sch is 502nd of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).