Buffalo Elementary School

Summary:

Buffalo Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kenova, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 407. The school is part of the Wayne County Schools district, which is ranked 15 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buffalo Elementary School consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 61% of 3rd graders, 47.5% of 4th graders, and 37.1% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 53.2%, 47.6%, and 39.1%, respectively. The school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 96% of students identifying as White, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of nearby schools like Kellogg Elementary (92.35% White) and Spring Hill Elementary (45.14% White). Additionally, Buffalo Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14 students per teacher, compared to the ratios of Ceredo-Kenova Elementary (18.1), Kellogg Elementary (14.2), and Spring Hill Elementary (10.8).

Buffalo Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of West Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking of 126 out of 368 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This consistent academic performance, along with the school's relatively homogeneous student population and smaller class sizes, suggest that Buffalo Elementary School is providing a quality education to its students and is a standout school within the Wayne County Schools district and the state of West Virginia.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 331 Buffalo Creek Rd
       Kenova, WV  25530-9611


(304) 429-2911

District: Wayne County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,516 Help


Students who attend Buffalo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Buffalo Middle School
High:    Spring Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.6%
African American:
2.0%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buffalo Elementary School ranks better than 65.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), African American (2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School is 14. 8 elementary schools in the Wayne County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Elementary School is $11,516. 6 elementary schools in the Wayne County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buffalo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Elementary School 126th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Buffalo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wayne County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Schools 15th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buffalo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 59.61 151st 420 64.0%
2010 72.42 67th 427 84.3%
2011 71.59 67th 426 84.3%
2012 52.37 181st 426 57.5%
2013 44.23 245th 428 42.8%
2014 36.89 305th 422 27.7%
2015 33.48 310th 408 24.0%
2016 51.32 200th 402 50.2%
2017 71.46 86th 399 78.4%
2018 81.50 42nd 392 89.3%
2019 72.29 77th 383 79.9%
2021 68.05 85th 380 77.6%
2022 71.30 72nd 375 80.8%
2023 72.56 73rd 368 80.2%
2024 60.48 126th 368 65.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.03 109th 218 50.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.21 56th 377 85.1%
2018 85.06 16th 258 93.8%
2019 65.90 41st 185 77.8%
2023 63.13 48th 180 73.3%
2024 48.58 85th 183 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 76.00 59th 382 84.6%
2018 83.46 25th 368 93.2%
2021 48.32 163rd 335 51.3%
2022 65.77 76th 347 78.1%
2023 57.87 114th 333 65.8%
2024 60.74 101st 336 69.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.03 136th 381 64.3%
2018 73.91 63rd 366 82.8%
2019 66.44 86th 339 74.6%
2021 67.08 79th 322 75.5%
2022 66.30 88th 325 72.9%
2023 83.43 30th 317 90.5%
2024 64.70 85th 316 73.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 57.82 42nd 154 72.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.54 62nd 382 83.8%
2018 83.45 32nd 364 91.2%
2019 72.23 71st 338 79.0%
2021 67.82 76th 333 77.2%
2022 68.62 70th 330 78.8%
2023 59.41 109th 322 66.1%
2024 51.75 149th 325 54.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.75 12th 75 84.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.79 18th 187 90.4%
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Rank History for White students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.50 91st 382 76.2%
2018 80.51 46th 374 87.7%
2019 70.47 80th 373 78.6%
2021 67.40 87th 376 76.9%
2022 70.92 76th 373 79.6%
2023 71.52 79th 366 78.4%
2024 59.90 128th 367 65.1%
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Data source: test scores: West 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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buffalo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 528 528
1990 514 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1991 505 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1992 470 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 472
1993 470 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 451 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 461 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 461 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 512 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1998 490 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 466 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2000 470 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2001 487 2 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 479 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 479 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 489 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2005 514 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2006 521 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 510 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2008 502 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 503 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2010 497 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 504
2011 460 2 4 1 2 0 0 0 469
2012 479 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 482
2013 492 1 3 2 0 0 2 0 500
2014 479 1 4 2 0 0 3 0 489
2015 476 1 3 1 0 0 3 0 484
2016 491 1 3 1 0 0 4 0 500
2017 473 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 480
2018 441 4 3 1 0 0 3 0 452
2019 409 5 1 1 0 0 4 0 420
2020 408 12 0 1 0 0 3 0 424
2021 372 7 0 1 0 0 3 0 383
2022 388 14 0 2 0 0 4 0 408
2023 393 8 0 1 0 0 5 0 407

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 528 27.0 19.5 n/a
1990 518 25.0 20.7 24.1
1991 505 25.0 20.2 24.6
1992 472 25.0 18.8 27.3
1993 470 25.0 18.8 25.1
1994 457 25.0 18.3 25.8
1995 469 26.0 18.0 29.2
1996 469 26.0 18.0 29.2
1997 513 28.7 17.9 27.7
1998 491 31.5 15.6 29.9
1999 467 30.8 15.2 39.4
2000 473 32.3 14.6 38.9
2001 496 32.6 15.2 41.5
2002 485 31.2 15.5 44.5
2003 485 31.2 15.5 44.5
2004 494 33.2 14.9 43.9
2005 518 31.3 16.5 50.4
2006 527 31.3 16.8 43.1
2007 510 32.3 15.8 47.1
2008 503 32.8 15.3 42.7
2009 508 29.8 17.0 49.4
2010 504 30.0 16.8 42.1
2011 469 31.0 15.0 53.9
2012 482 26.6 18.1 53.9
2013 500 28.8 17.3 50.6
2014 489 28.8 16.9 52.6
2015 484 30.0 16.1 38.2
2016 500 31.0 16.1 37.8
2017 480 32.3 14.8 37.1
2018 452 26.4 17.1 52.7
2019 420 29.0 14.4 48.1
2020 424 28.0 15.1 47.6
2021 383 25.9 14.7 43.1
2022 408 31.4 12.9 n/a
2023 407 29.0 14.0 n/a

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 528 27.0 19.5 n/a
1990 518 25.0 20.7 24.1
1991 505 25.0 20.2 24.6
1992 472 25.0 18.8 27.3
1993 470 25.0 18.8 25.1
1994 457 25.0 18.3 25.8
1995 469 26.0 18.0 29.2
1996 469 26.0 18.0 29.2
1997 513 28.7 17.9 27.7
1998 491 31.5 15.6 29.9
1999 467 30.8 15.2 39.4
2000 473 32.3 14.6 38.9
2001 496 32.6 15.2 41.5
2002 485 31.2 15.5 44.5
2003 485 31.2 15.5 44.5
2004 494 33.2 14.9 43.9
2005 518 31.3 16.5 50.4
2006 527 31.3 16.8 43.1
2007 510 32.3 15.8 47.1
2008 503 32.8 15.3 42.7
2009 508 29.8 17.0 49.4
2010 504 30.0 16.8 42.1
2011 469 31.0 15.0 53.9
2012 482 26.6 18.1 53.9
2013 500 28.8 17.3 50.6
2014 489 28.8 16.9 52.6
2015 484 30.0 16.1 38.2
2016 500 31.0 16.1 37.8
2017 480 32.3 14.8 37.1
2018 452 26.4 17.1 52.7
2019 420 29.0 14.4 48.1
2020 424 28.0 15.1 47.6
2021 383 25.9 14.7 43.1
2022 408 31.4 12.9 n/a
2023 407 29.0 14.0 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buffalo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $836 (7.3%) $10,680 (92.7%) $11,516

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 77th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 73rd of 368 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Elementary School)77.480.4
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Schools)5561.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Elementary School)7168.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County Schools)4549.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Elementary School)69.751.6
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Schools)55.545.3
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Elementary School)71.250
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County Schools)51.544.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Elementary School)33.339.3
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Schools)48.940.6
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Elementary School)57.957.4
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County Schools)55.949.5
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Buffalo Elementary School)26.332.8
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Wayne County Schools)32.632.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students420407
 3.1%
African American58
 60%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White409393
 3.9%
Two or More Races45
 25%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Buffalo Elementary School.

Students at Buffalo Elementary School are 97% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Buffalo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Buffalo Middle School
High : Spring Valley High School

Buffalo Elementary School ranks 126th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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