A
Very Good
89/100

Buffalo Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 331 Buffalo Creek Rd, Kenova, WV 25530
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 77th percentile in West Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

89
Repit Score
out of 100
427
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%77/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +27 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency57% (+17 pts vs. state avg 40%)
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 West Virginia 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
White—57%math +9 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income—42%math +7 pts66th 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 331 Buffalo Creek Rd
City Kenova
ZIP Code 25530
District 5401500
NCES School ID 540150001091
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 25530

Understanding the community around Buffalo Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,763
Per Capita Income $35,729
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%
High School or Higher 90.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $117,700
Median Rent $827
Owner-Occupied 71.0%
Renter-Occupied 29.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Buffalo Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.1%
Black 2.1%
Two or More Races 2.1%
Hispanic/Latino 0.2%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 427
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 89 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 Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has 427 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Buffalo Elementary School serve?
Buffalo Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Buffalo Elementary School receive per student?
Buffalo Elementary School receives $14,947 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Buffalo Elementary School in 25530 ▼
Avg Home Value
$136,699
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
29.0%

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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