Very Good
#215 of 635 schools in WV
Top 34% in state
Buffalo Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne County Schools · Kenova, WV
A Wayne County Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
331 Buffalo Creek Rd, Kenova, WV 25530
- Math 52% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buffalo Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Buffalo Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average630/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenova), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,048
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Lavalette Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Central City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Ceredo-kenova ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 621 | 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.
Wayne County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #3 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buffalo Elementary School is listed in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo Elementary School
Buffalo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kenova, WV, part of Wayne County Schools, serving approximately 427 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo Elementary School
What grades does Buffalo Elementary School serve?
Buffalo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo Elementary School rank in WV?
Buffalo Elementary School ranks #215 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Buffalo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Buffalo Elementary School a charter school?
No, Buffalo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (304) 429-2911
- Area population (ZIP 25530)
- 6,642
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 25530; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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