Buffalo Elementary School vs. South Butler Primary School
Should I attend Buffalo Elementary School or South Butler Primary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buffalo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Butler Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-3, South Butler Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-3
Total Students
574 students
523 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#243 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
99
103
Grade 1 Students
73
138
Grade 2 Students
106
121
Grade 3 Students
97
161
Grade 4 Students
101
-
Grade 5 Students
98
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%