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#1272 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 45% in state
Buffalo EL Sch
Elementary School · Freeport Area Sd · Freeport, PA
A Freeport Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
PO Box C, Freeport, PA 16229
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buffalo EL Sch score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buffalo EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,792
Median home value
$206,300
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoch Primary SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–3 | 4.1 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| St Luke Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Knoch Intermediate EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 4–5 | 4.2 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| South Buffalo EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 4.8 mi | 211 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Freeport Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buffalo EL Sch is listed in Freeport Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo EL Sch
Buffalo EL Sch is a public elementary school in Freeport, PA, part of Freeport Area Sd, serving approximately 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,272 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo EL Sch
What grades does Buffalo EL Sch serve?
Buffalo EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Buffalo EL Sch?
Buffalo EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo EL Sch is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo EL Sch rank in PA?
Buffalo EL Sch ranks #1,272 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Buffalo EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buffalo EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buffalo EL Sch a charter school?
No, Buffalo EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Buffalo EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo EL Sch?
25.8% of students at Buffalo EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 577
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (724) 353-9577
- Area population (ZIP 16229)
- 4,900
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 16229; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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