Serving 869 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Buffalo Trail Elementary School's student population of 869 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Trail Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
47%
7%
Hispanic
6%
18%
Black
9%
22%
White
30%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School is ranked #265 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Trail Elementary School?
869 students attend Buffalo Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Buffalo Trail Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Trail Elementary School?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buffalo Trail Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Trail Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School is part of Loudoun Co PBLC Schs School District.
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