Leon Elementary School vs. Buffalo Elementary School
Should you attend Leon Elementary School or Buffalo 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
Leon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Buffalo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
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 32%). 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).
Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 32%). 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).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
123 students
192 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#177 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
31
Kindergarten Students
17
23
Grade 1 Students
22
25
Grade 2 Students
13
22
Grade 3 Students
20
31
Grade 4 Students
9
32
Grade 5 Students
13
28
Grade 6 Students
17
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
98%
98%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
14%
