Buffalo Elementary School
Buffalo Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Union
Buffalo Elementary School is located in Buffalo, SC and is one of 5 elementary schools in Union School District. It is a public school that serves 621 students in grades PK-5.
Buffalo Elementary School made AYP in 2011. 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 South Carolina 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 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buffalo Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Buffalo Elementary School made AYP in 2011. 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 South Carolina 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 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Buffalo Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Union Christian Day School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Foster Park Elementary School 2.5 miles | n/a | |
| Monarch Elementary School 3.5 miles | n/a | |
| Jonesville Elementary School 7.3 miles | n/a | |
| Lockhart Middle School 11.9 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 621
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Buffalo Elementary School had 69% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% 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
58%
Black
37%
Two or More Races
3%
Hispanic
2%
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Union District Spending
$9,133Per Pupil
The Union spends $9,133 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Union District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Buffalo Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at 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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