Buffalo Elementary vs Monarch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Elementary
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Monarch Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
| Measure | Buffalo Elementary Buffalo, South Carolina | Monarch Elementary Union, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 688 | #525 of 688 |
| National rank | #36355 of 50,301 | #35155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 483 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Buffalo | Union |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 33.3).
- •Monarch Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Monarch Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.4).
- •Buffalo Elementary is the larger school with 483 students compared with 442.
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 better than Monarch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monarch Elementary ranks higher (35.2 vs 33.3 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 and Monarch Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Union in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Elementary: 483. Monarch Elementary: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Elementary and Monarch Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Buffalo Elementary is 541st of 688 and Monarch Elementary is 525th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).