Buffalo Elementary School

Public K-5

 500 Sarver Rd
       Sarver, PA  16055


(724) 353-9577

District: Freeport Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
216th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,173 Help


Students who attend Buffalo Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Freeport Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.5% Help


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Compare Details Buffalo Elementary School ranks better than 85.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Elementary School is $13,173.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Buffalo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Elementary School 216th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Buffalo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Disabled students:
White students:


Freeport Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Freeport Area School District 43rd of 606 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.51 519th 1302 60.1%
2004 71.00 415th 1308 68.3%
2005 76.92 264th 1299 79.7%
2006 78.16 269th 1545 82.6%
2007 75.21 357th 1555 77.0%
2008 70.61 462nd 1551 70.2%
2009 67.04 546th 1549 64.8%
2010 69.26 521st 1579 67.0%
2011 67.29 592nd 1597 62.9%
2012 73.82 425th 1599 73.4%
2013 74.32 390th 1519 74.3%
2014 72.26 441st 1467 69.9%
2016 74.41 399th 1554 74.3%
2017 73.39 421st 1547 72.8%
2018 77.49 330th 1530 78.4%
2019 76.06 382nd 1544 75.3%
2021 73.03 392nd 1433 72.6%
2022 76.97 346th 1534 77.4%
2023 83.48 216th 1534 85.9%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.66 187th 1414 86.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.89 316th 1043 69.7%
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Rank History for White students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.94 272nd 1236 78.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 14, 2017

Open Quote I think this is an overall good school. The principle is awful though and so are the ladies at the front desk (very rude). Close Quote



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
1988 558 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1989 574 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1990 571 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1991 558 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1992 535 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1993 494 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 523 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1995 533 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1996 533 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1997 558 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1998 535 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1999 544 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2000 550 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2001 583 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2002 609 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 609 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 584 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2005 619 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2006 604 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2007 615 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2008 605 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 616
2009 585 6 1 0 2 n/a n/a 1 595
2010 581 6 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2011 573 5 1 4 2 0 1 0 586
2012 554 2 2 4 2 1 1 0 566
2013 527 3 3 1 1 2 2 0 539
2014 483 2 3 4 0 2 4 0 498
2015 495 1 5 3 0 2 11 0 517
2016 489 4 5 4 0 1 9 0 512
2017 512 4 3 1 3 0 9 0 532
2018 525 4 5 3 2 0 7 0 546
2019 547 2 7 4 1 0 9 0 570
2020 579 3 6 3 0 0 9 0 600
2021 531 2 5 6 0 0 12 0 556
2022 551 1 3 6 0 0 13 0 574
2023 555 3 2 7 0 0 17 0 584

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
1988 565 27.9 20.2 n/a
1989 580 30.0 19.3 n/a
1990 574 30.3 18.9 0
1991 561 30.0 18.7 n/a
1992 535 29.5 18.1 n/a
1993 499 30.0 16.6 n/a
1994 529 31.5 16.8 n/a
1995 536 29.0 18.5 n/a
1996 536 29.0 18.5 n/a
1997 558 29.0 19.2 n/a
1998 536 28.0 19.1 n/a
1999 544 32.0 17.0 n/a
2000 553 33.0 16.8 21
2001 584 33.0 17.7 17.5
2002 614 33.7 18.2 21.7
2003 614 33.7 18.2 21.7
2004 590 33.8 17.5 18.8
2005 627 36.4 17.2 21.2
2006 614 36.5 16.8 25.7
2007 626 35.8 17.5 24.3
2008 616 34.7 17.8 23.4
2009 595 33.9 17.6 22.1
2010 593 33.5 17.7 21.4
2011 586 33.3 17.5 23.9
2012 566 33.8 16.7 22.6
2013 539 31.7 17.0 20.8
2014 498 28.7 17.3 20.5
2015 517 34.0 15.2 17.8
2016 512 35.0 14.6 18.6
2017 532 38.7 13.7 18
2018 546 34.3 15.8 20.5
2019 570 34.3 16.5 21.2
2020 600 36.4 16.4 17.5
2021 556 35.4 15.6 15.6
2022 574 36.4 15.7 19.5
2023 584 39.0 14.9 25.5

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
1988 565 27.9 20.2 n/a
1989 580 30.0 19.3 n/a
1990 574 30.3 18.9 0
1991 561 30.0 18.7 n/a
1992 535 29.5 18.1 n/a
1993 499 30.0 16.6 n/a
1994 529 31.5 16.8 n/a
1995 536 29.0 18.5 n/a
1996 536 29.0 18.5 n/a
1997 558 29.0 19.2 n/a
1998 536 28.0 19.1 n/a
1999 544 32.0 17.0 n/a
2000 553 33.0 16.8 21
2001 584 33.0 17.7 17.5
2002 614 33.7 18.2 21.7
2003 614 33.7 18.2 21.7
2004 590 33.8 17.5 18.8
2005 627 36.4 17.2 21.2
2006 614 36.5 16.8 25.7
2007 626 35.8 17.5 24.3
2008 616 34.7 17.8 23.4
2009 595 33.9 17.6 22.1
2010 593 33.5 17.7 21.4
2011 586 33.3 17.5 23.9
2012 566 33.8 16.7 22.6
2013 539 31.7 17.0 20.8
2014 498 28.7 17.3 20.5
2015 517 34.0 15.2 17.8
2016 512 35.0 14.6 18.6
2017 532 38.7 13.7 18
2018 546 34.3 15.8 20.5
2019 570 34.3 16.5 21.2
2020 600 36.4 16.4 17.5
2021 556 35.4 15.6 15.6
2022 574 36.4 15.7 19.5
2023 584 39.0 14.9 25.5

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $94 (0.8%) $12,240 (99.2%) $12,334
2020 $59 (0.5%) $12,245 (99.5%) $12,304
2021 $146 (1.1%) $13,306 (98.9%) $13,452
2022 $733 (5.6%) $12,440 (94.4%) $13,173

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 382nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 216th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Buffalo Elementary School)79.676.5
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Elementary School)89.274.5
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Buffalo Elementary School)4966
 17%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Buffalo Elementary School)85.893.9
 8.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Elementary School)78.676.6
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Buffalo Elementary School)55.756.7
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Elementary School)79.471.1
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Buffalo Elementary School)60.466.6
 6.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Buffalo Elementary School)85.893.9
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Buffalo Elementary School)8274
 8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students570584
 2.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White547555
 1.5%
Two or More Races917
 88.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.2%25.5%
 4.3%


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Buffalo Elementary School ranks 216th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Buffalo Elementary School.

Students at Buffalo Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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

High : Freeport Area Senior High School


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