Afton Elementary vs Buffalo Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 469 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Afton Elementary
Afton · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
419 students
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
| Measure | Afton Elementary Afton, Wyoming | Buffalo Ridge Elementary Gillette, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 151 | #89 of 151 |
| National rank | #7304 of 50,301 | #17114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 419 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | Afton | Gillette |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Afton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 61.5).
- •Afton Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Afton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 35.6%).
- •Afton Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •Afton Elementary is the larger school with 419 students compared with 413.
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 Afton Elementary better than Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Afton Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 61.5 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 Afton Elementary and Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
About 469 km in a straight line, between Afton and Gillette in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Afton Elementary: 419. Buffalo Ridge Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Afton Elementary and Buffalo Ridge Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Afton Elementary is 29th of 151 and Buffalo Ridge Elementary is 89th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).