Buffalo Elementary School vs. Walcott Elementary School
Should I attend Buffalo Elementary School or Walcott Elementary 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 Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Walcott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Walcott Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
291 students
223 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#609 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
50
34
Grade 1 Students
37
29
Grade 2 Students
41
33
Grade 3 Students
42
34
Grade 4 Students
41
29
Grade 5 Students
46
40
Grade 6 Students
18
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
85%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%