A+
Excellent
93/100

South Buffalo El Sch

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 562 Freeport Rd, Freeport, PA 16229
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 85th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Pennsylvania for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
211
Students
enrolled
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%85/1001.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+20 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%62%reading +9 pts, math +1 pts62nd percentile (list)
Low-income75%55%reading +27 pts, math +21 pts88th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 562 Freeport Rd
City Freeport
ZIP Code 16229
District 4210440
NCES School ID 421044000592
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16229

Understanding the community around South Buffalo El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,910
Per Capita Income $42,639
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.1%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $194,400
Median Rent $799
Owner-Occupied 76.1%
Renter-Occupied 23.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Buffalo El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 211
Teachers (FTE) 17.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Buffalo El Sch?
South Buffalo El Sch has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Buffalo El Sch?
South Buffalo El Sch has 211 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does South Buffalo El Sch serve?
South Buffalo El Sch serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Buffalo El Sch receive per student?
South Buffalo El Sch receives $18,177 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Buffalo El Sch in 16229 ▼
Avg Home Value
$220,593
Avg Monthly Rent
$909
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
23.9%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026