Walcott Elementary School vs. Buffalo Elementary School
Should you attend Walcott 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
Walcott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Buffalo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 189 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 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 276 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 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
189 students
276 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
22 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)
70-79%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
18
33
Grade 1 Students
24
45
Grade 2 Students
36
36
Grade 3 Students
27
37
Grade 4 Students
27
40
Grade 5 Students
28
31
Grade 6 Students
29
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
85%
82%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
