Buffalo Elementary School vs. Walcott Elementary School
Should you attend Buffalo Elementary School or Walcott 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
Top Rankings
Buffalo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Walcott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Walcott Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
298 students
225 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#609 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
45
24
Grade 1 Students
46
39
Grade 2 Students
31
24
Grade 3 Students
41
30
Grade 4 Students
35
39
Grade 5 Students
39
30
Grade 6 Students
41
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
4%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
85%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
