Is Buffalo Trail Elementary a good school?

Buffalo Trail Elementary ranks 202 nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Buffalo Trail Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 815 students attended Buffalo Trail Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Buffalo Trail Elementary?

Students at Buffalo Trail Elementary are 48% Asian, 29% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Buffalo Trail Elementary attend?

Students who attend Buffalo Trail Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Willard Middle High : Lightridge High

Buffalo Trail Elementary

Summary:

Buffalo Trail Elementary is a public elementary school located in Aldie, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 815 and is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district.

Buffalo Trail Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Virginia elementary schools, with students outperforming state and district averages in SOL assessments across various subjects. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (48.22%) and a relatively balanced representation of other racial groups. Additionally, Buffalo Trail Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 22, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.48% to 10.06%, which is lower than the surrounding schools like Virginia Run Elementary, Arcola Elementary, and Elaine E. Thompson Elementary.

The consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and favorable student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Trail Elementary make it a standout institution within the Loudoun County Public Schools district. While the nearby schools generally perform well, Buffalo Trail Elementary's exceptional performance, particularly in terms of academic achievement and student-teacher ratio, sets it apart as one of the top-performing schools in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

42190 Seven Hills Drive
Aldie, VA 20105

(703) 722-2780

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,482

Students who attend Buffalo Trail Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Willard Middle
High:	Lightridge High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 815

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

48.2%

White:

29.2%

African American:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buffalo Trail Elementary ranks better than 81.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 25^th among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Trail Elementary is $11,482. 56 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buffalo Trail Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Trail Elementary 202^nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Buffalo Trail Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2013	80.09	143^rd	1120	87.2%
2014	76.35	198^th	1110	82.2%
2015	74.49	225^th	1100	79.5%
2016	66.40	362^nd	1096	67.0%
2017	60.37	455^th	1099	58.6%
2018	64.84	399^th	1097	63.6%
2019	64.45	425^th	1105	61.5%
2021	82.89	168^th	1103	84.8%
2022	82.23	182^nd	1109	83.6%
2023	84.57	129^th	1114	88.4%
2024	80.86	202^nd	1114	81.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.59	82^nd	245	66.5%
2024	48.52	142^nd	247	42.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.76	36^th	300	88.0%
2024	78.03	52^nd	306	83.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.57	315^th	1036	69.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.96	194^th	1100	82.4%
2024	79.34	190^th	1098	82.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.49	248^th	355	30.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.32	81^st	1093	92.6%
2024	80.18	189^th	1101	82.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.80	79^th	230	65.7%
2024	67.16	82^nd	238	65.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	92.95	18^th	579	96.9%
2024	85.30	50^th	588	91.5%

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Rank History for White students at Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.39	407^th	984	58.6%
2024	59.20	435^th	979	55.6%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, November 17, 2016

This is a terrible school for special need children. Despite the info from 2 parents and a previous employee, my child was sent here. The teacher and Administrator, both are extremely incapable, insensitive and within 2 months I had to remove my kid from that school. If you have any special needs kid, from Developmental delay to Autism, stay away from Buffelo Trail. I have heart breaking experience. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 14, 2013

Both the leadership run by Mrs. Rogaliner and the teachers in each classrom are exceptional. My children have done very well in this environment. I would recommend it to everyone, anyone! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Buffalo Trail Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	241	22	145	22	6	0	20	456
2012	276	20	187	25	3	0	30	541
2013	349	36	255	34	3	0	36	713
2014	408	38	309	38	11	0	46	850
2015	358	48	187	41	7	2	49	692
2016	474	83	328	88	7	3	53	1036
2017	544	109	379	70	8	6	69	1185
2018	568	113	451	77	8	5	82	1304
2019	321	104	406	58	8	2	61	960
2020	424	107	475	69	12	1	71	1159
2021	414	114	469	70	13	1	78	1159
2022	264	82	407	52	8	0	56	869
2023	238	66	393	52	8	0	58	815

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buffalo Trail Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	456	26.4	17.2	5.3
2012	541	30.1	17.9	5
2013	713	35.4	20.1	4.5
2014	850	40.9	20.7	6.6
2015	692	34.0	20.3	5.5
2016	1036	48.0	21.5	8.3
2017	1185	48.8	24.2	4.7
2018	1304	53.0	24.5	3.8
2019	960	51.5	18.6	5
2020	1159	53.1	21.8	5.6
2021	1159	52.6	22.0	n/a
2022	869	51.6	16.8	7.5
2023	815	63.0	12.9	10.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buffalo Trail Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	456	26.4	17.2	5.3
2012	541	30.1	17.9	5
2013	713	35.4	20.1	4.5
2014	850	40.9	20.7	6.6
2015	692	34.0	20.3	5.5
2016	1036	48.0	21.5	8.3
2017	1185	48.8	24.2	4.7
2018	1304	53.0	24.5	3.8
2019	960	51.5	18.6	5
2020	1159	53.1	21.8	5.6
2021	1159	52.6	22.0	n/a
2022	869	51.6	16.8	7.5
2023	815	63.0	12.9	10.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Buffalo Trail Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$163 (1.5%)	$10,382 (98.5%)	$10,545
2020	$320 (3.0%)	$10,405 (97.0%)	$10,726
2021	$265 (2.3%)	$11,218 (97.7%)	$11,482

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo Trail Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 425^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 129^th of 1114 Elementary schools	26.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Trail Elementary)	89	89.6	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	87	77.1	9.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Buffalo Trail Elementary)	80	85.9	5.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	76	73.8	2.2%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Trail Elementary)	90	85.6	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	79.1	8.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Buffalo Trail Elementary)	76	84.9	8.9%
4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	81	80.9	0.1%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Trail Elementary)	83	91	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	78.6	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (Buffalo Trail Elementary)	82	77.8	4.2%
5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)	85	73.3	11.7%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (Buffalo Trail Elementary)	82	87.5	5.5%
5th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	84	79.6	4.4%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	960	815	15.1%
African American	104	66	36.5%
American Indian	8	8
Asian	406	393	3.2%
Hispanic	58	52	10.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	321	238	25.9%
Two or More Races	61	58	4.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5%	10.1%	5.1%

Schools Near Buffalo Trail Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buffalo Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	42190 Seven Hills Drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 722-2780	815	63	12.9	10.1%	238 (29.2%)	66 (8.1%)	52 (6.4%)	393 (48.2%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.1%)	80.9	202^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	81.9%		84.6	129^th of 1114 public elementary schools	88.4%	73	86.0	85.9	82.5	78.8	79.3	85.2	83.2	91.5	$11,482	$265	$11,218
Liberty Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25491 Riding Center Drive	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4370	866	60	14.4	13.5%	254 (29.3%)	69 (8.0%)	55 (6.4%)	422 (48.7%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	57 (6.6%)	83.3	148^th of 1114 public elementary schools	86.7%		79.8	211^th of 1114 public elementary schools	81.1%	63	89.6	86.7	92.9	81.0	81.1	82.8	86.7	85.0	$11,550	$313	$11,237
Pinebrook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25480 Mindful Court	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4325	914	65	14.0	12.8%	341 (37.3%)	87 (9.5%)	71 (7.8%)	350 (38.3%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.3%)	84.7	126^th of 1114 public elementary schools	88.7%		81.8	178^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.0%	52	87.9	87.4	87.5	83.6	78.3	88.7	88.9	89.3	$12,293	$411	$11,882
Cardinal Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26155 Bullrun Post Office Road	Centreville	20120	Fairfax County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4020	871	57	15.2	14.8%	196 (22.5%)	83 (9.5%)	60 (6.9%)	476 (54.6%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.2%)	81.2	197^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.3%		75	267^th of 1114 public elementary schools	76.0%	70	83.9	85.0	88.4	82.9	78.1	85.6	86.1	82.8	$12,784	$231	$12,552
Hutchison Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	42819 Center St.	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4350	668	52	12.9	30.2%	265 (39.7%)	72 (10.8%)	75 (11.2%)	210 (31.4%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.2%)	78.2	241^st of 1114 public elementary schools	78.4%		70.1	339^th of 1114 public elementary schools	69.6%	98	80.2	84.8	83.9	79.7	79.0	83.1	81.2	86.4	$15,173	$577	$14,596
Goshen Post Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24945 Lobo Drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4030	950	68	13.9	8.2%	211 (22.2%)	62 (6.5%)	64 (6.7%)	527 (55.5%)	26 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (6.1%)	88	68^th of 1114 public elementary schools	93.9%		87.4	85^th of 1114 public elementary schools	92.4%	17	89.9	92.1	88.4	85.6	82.6	91.3	88.4	95.6	$11,145	$349	$10,796
Little River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	43464 Hyland Hills St	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4360	710	48	14.9	11.1%	333 (46.9%)	46 (6.5%)	70 (9.9%)	204 (28.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.5%)	81.4	185^th of 1114 public elementary schools	83.4%		85.7	111^th of 1114 public elementary schools	90.0%	74	82.4	91.8	91.2	77.9	75.0	88.5	82.2	90.2	$13,736	$611	$13,125
Hovatter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	41135 collaboration drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4120	933	62	14.9	3.1%	544 (58.3%)	46 (4.9%)	63 (6.8%)	207 (22.2%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (6.8%)	80.8	205^th of 1114 public elementary schools	81.6%		83.5	144^th of 1114 public elementary schools	87.1%	61	88.4	86.9	90.5	75.1	84.5	84.1	83.0	80.1
Arcola Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	41740 Tall Cedars Parkway	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4390	810	58	13.9	17.5%	248 (30.6%)	85 (10.5%)	61 (7.5%)	346 (42.7%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	58 (7.2%)	65.8	415^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.7%		73.1	292^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	73.8%	123	81.3	80.9	76.1	71.8	68.2	76.3	74.5	81.8	$13,321	$347	$12,975
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24200 Pissaro Drive	Sterling	20166	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(571) 367-4230	880	60	14.6	10.5%	226 (25.7%)	55 (6.3%)	57 (6.5%)	470 (53.4%)	35 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.1%)	81.7	176^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.2%					(n/a)	91.4	84.7	83.9	81.4	81.5	82.5	86.3	85.3

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