Buffalo Elementary School

Summary:

Buffalo Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Accoville, West Virginia, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 213. The school is part of the Logan County Schools district, which is ranked 47 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buffalo Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 100 elementary schools in West Virginia, with rankings ranging from 38 to 191 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the Logan County Schools district and the state average, particularly in mathematics, where 70% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 46.3% for the district and 53.2% for the state. Buffalo Elementary School also performs well in English Language Arts, with 3rd-grade and 4th-grade proficiency rates often surpassing the district and state. The school's student population is predominantly white, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.18% in 2022-2023) compared to the state and nearby schools like Logan Elementary and South Man Elementary.

Buffalo Elementary School's ability to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is a testament to the school's effective teaching and support strategies. The school's strong performance for its small population of homeless students is particularly noteworthy, indicating a focus on addressing the unique needs of this vulnerable group. While the per-student spending at Buffalo Elementary School ($12,907 in 2018-2019) is comparable to the nearby Logan County elementary schools, the school's academic success suggests that factors beyond just funding may be driving its impressive performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 2367 Buffalo Creek Road
       Accoville, WV  25606


(304) 583-9132

District: Logan County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,907 Help


Students who attend Buffalo Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Man Middle School
High:    Man Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  190

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.4%
African American:
1.6%
Two or more races:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Buffalo Elementary School ranks better than 75.5% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Logan County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.4%), African American (1.6%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School is 12, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Logan County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Elementary School is $12,907. 7 elementary schools in the Logan County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buffalo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Elementary School 90th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Buffalo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Logan County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Logan County Schools 47th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buffalo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 17.54 397th 420 5.5%
2010 28.29 366th 427 14.3%
2011 48.85 214th 426 49.8%
2012 4.93 425th 426 0.2%
2013 34.02 320th 428 25.2%
2014 17.94 391st 422 7.3%
2015 22.30 363rd 408 11.0%
2016 57.06 157th 402 60.9%
2017 73.76 74th 399 81.5%
2018 82.72 38th 392 90.3%
2019 68.05 96th 383 74.9%
2021 65.29 95th 380 75.0%
2022 65.98 97th 375 74.1%
2023 46.87 191st 368 48.1%
2024 68.27 90th 368 75.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.51 67th 377 82.2%
2018 58.46 72nd 258 72.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.56 47th 382 87.7%
2018 92.82 4th 368 98.9%
2021 73.53 44th 335 86.9%
2022 74.80 42nd 347 87.9%
2023 46.92 175th 333 47.4%
2024 70.63 60th 336 82.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.86 7th 26 73.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.66 173rd 381 54.6%
2018 78.88 42nd 366 88.5%
2019 73.73 65th 339 80.8%
2021 58.96 108th 322 66.5%
2022 60.11 107th 325 67.1%
2023 52.88 137th 317 56.8%
2024 87.75 18th 316 94.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.42 34th 382 91.1%
2018 80.46 42nd 364 88.5%
2019 63.42 103rd 338 69.5%
2021 70.63 64th 333 80.8%
2022 65.78 82nd 330 75.2%
2023 35.81 226th 322 29.8%
2024 41.82 202nd 325 37.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.94 55th 187 70.6%
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Rank History for White students at Buffalo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.57 76th 382 80.1%
2018 81.72 37th 374 90.1%
2019 68.84 90th 373 75.9%
2021 61.84 109th 376 71.0%
2022 65.67 101st 373 72.9%
2023 45.62 197th 366 46.2%
2024 66.21 97th 367 73.6%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Buffalo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 279 279
1990 234 31 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1991 218 33 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1992 222 31 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1993 216 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 195 16 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 195 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1996 195 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1997 187 14 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1998 179 14 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1999 179 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2000 194 11 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2001 196 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2002 208 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 208 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 206 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2005 192 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 209 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2007 198 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2008 189 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2009 191 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 207 13 0 0 0 0 1 0 221
2011 208 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 222
2012 199 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 212
2013 189 12 0 1 0 0 1 0 203
2014 227 16 0 1 0 0 2 0 246
2015 216 19 0 0 0 0 3 0 238
2016 208 14 0 0 0 0 3 0 225
2017 209 12 0 0 0 0 2 0 223
2018 202 13 0 0 0 0 1 0 216
2019 205 13 0 0 0 0 2 0 220
2020 215 10 0 0 0 0 2 0 227
2021 192 8 0 1 0 0 1 0 202
2022 198 6 0 1 0 0 2 0 207
2023 207 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 213
2024 185 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 190

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Buffalo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 279 15.2 18.3 n/a
1990 265 15.0 17.6 49.1
1991 251 18.0 13.9 51
1992 253 18.0 14.0 44.7
1993 243 15.0 16.2 51.4
1994 213 14.8 14.4 66.2
1995 207 15.0 13.8 61.4
1996 207 15.0 13.8 61.4
1997 203 16.0 12.7 73.4
1998 194 15.0 12.9 74.7
1999 190 14.0 13.6 74.2
2000 207 15.0 13.8 77.8
2001 207 16.0 12.9 69.6
2002 217 16.0 13.6 63.1
2003 217 16.0 13.6 63.1
2004 218 15.0 14.5 55
2005 203 15.0 13.5 63.1
2006 216 14.5 14.9 50
2007 206 14.0 14.7 50
2008 204 15.5 13.2 55.9
2009 203 14.0 14.5 52.7
2010 221 14.0 15.7 62.9
2011 222 14.3 15.4 67.1
2012 212 14.0 15.1 62.3
2013 203 13.0 15.6 65.5
2014 246 18.0 13.6 n/a
2015 238 20.0 11.9 58.4
2016 225 16.0 14.0 67.1
2017 223 16.0 13.9 68.2
2018 216 16.0 13.5 62
2019 220 15.5 14.1 72.3
2020 227 16.5 13.7 70
2021 202 16.0 12.6 72.8
2022 207 16.0 12.9 n/a
2023 213 15.5 13.7 n/a
2024 190 15.8 12.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Buffalo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 279 15.2 18.3 n/a
1990 265 15.0 17.6 49.1
1991 251 18.0 13.9 51
1992 253 18.0 14.0 44.7
1993 243 15.0 16.2 51.4
1994 213 14.8 14.4 66.2
1995 207 15.0 13.8 61.4
1996 207 15.0 13.8 61.4
1997 203 16.0 12.7 73.4
1998 194 15.0 12.9 74.7
1999 190 14.0 13.6 74.2
2000 207 15.0 13.8 77.8
2001 207 16.0 12.9 69.6
2002 217 16.0 13.6 63.1
2003 217 16.0 13.6 63.1
2004 218 15.0 14.5 55
2005 203 15.0 13.5 63.1
2006 216 14.5 14.9 50
2007 206 14.0 14.7 50
2008 204 15.5 13.2 55.9
2009 203 14.0 14.5 52.7
2010 221 14.0 15.7 62.9
2011 222 14.3 15.4 67.1
2012 212 14.0 15.1 62.3
2013 203 13.0 15.6 65.5
2014 246 18.0 13.6 n/a
2015 238 20.0 11.9 58.4
2016 225 16.0 14.0 67.1
2017 223 16.0 13.9 68.2
2018 216 16.0 13.5 62
2019 220 15.5 14.1 72.3
2020 227 16.5 13.7 70
2021 202 16.0 12.6 72.8
2022 207 16.0 12.9 n/a
2023 213 15.5 13.7 n/a
2024 190 15.8 12.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buffalo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,382 (18.5%) $10,525 (81.5%) $12,907

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Buffalo Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 96th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 191st of 368 Elementary schools
 26.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Elementary School)67.762.1
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Logan County Schools)47.245.2
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Elementary School)70.655.2
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Logan County Schools)40.739.7
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buffalo Elementary School)53.917.1
 36.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Logan County Schools)45.337.1
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo Elementary School)4134.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Logan County Schools)47.535.9
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students220213
 3.2%
African American132
 84.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White205207
 1%
Two or More Races23
 50%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 190 students attended Buffalo Elementary School.

Students who attend Buffalo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Man Middle School
High : Man Senior High School

Students at Buffalo Elementary School are 97% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Buffalo Elementary School ranks 90th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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