Serving 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buffalo Trail Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Aldie, VA, covering an area of approximately 15.3 square miles. Families can generally expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Buffalo Trail Elementary School's student population of 756 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
756 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Buffalo Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Trail Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#164 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)83%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
47%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #164 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
756 students attend Buffalo Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Buffalo Trail Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, which is lower 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buffalo Trail Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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