About This School
Public School | Grades 1-6 | Freeport Area SD
Buffalo Elementary School is located in Sarver, PA and is one of 2 elementary schools in Freeport Area School District. It is a public school that serves 586 students in grades 1-6.
Buffalo Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Buffalo Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Buffalo Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buffalo Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Buffalo Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Buffalo Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Buffalo Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buffalo Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Evangel Heights Christian Academy 3.8 miles | n/a | |
| South Butler Primary School 4.1 miles |  |
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| South Butler Intermediate Elementary School 4.1 miles |  |
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| Fawn Elementary School 5.2 miles | |
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| Calvary Academy 5.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 586
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Buffalo Elementary School had 24% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 38% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
98%
Black
1%
Hispanic
1%
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Freeport Area SD District Spending
$9,984Per Pupil
The Freeport Area SD spends $9,984 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 35% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Freeport Area SD District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Buffalo Elementary School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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8 out of 10
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