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Buffalo Elementary School vs. Leon Elementary School

Should you attend Buffalo Elementary School or Leon Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Buffalo Elementary School
19366 Buffalo Rd
Buffalo, WV 25033
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Leon Elementary School
1226 Burdette St
Leon, WV 25123
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Buffalo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Leon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Leon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
192 students
123 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buffalo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Leon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buffalo Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Leon Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buffalo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Leon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Putnam County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Leon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mason County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#105 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
#229 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buffalo Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Leon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in WV)
35-39%
(Top 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mason County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mason County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buffalo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mason County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buffalo Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Leon Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
12
Kindergarten Students
23
17
Grade 1 Students
25
22
Grade 2 Students
22
13
Grade 3 Students
31
20
Grade 4 Students
32
9
Grade 5 Students
28
13
Grade 6 Students
-
17

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Leon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mason County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Leon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mason County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
98%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Leon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mason County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buffalo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Putnam County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Leon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mason County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.04
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buffalo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Leon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mason County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buffalo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Leon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mason County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buffalo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Putnam County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Leon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mason County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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