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 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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
225 students
298 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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
-
20
Kindergarten Students
24
45
Grade 1 Students
39
46
Grade 2 Students
24
31
Grade 3 Students
30
41
Grade 4 Students
39
35
Grade 5 Students
30
39
Grade 6 Students
39
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
89%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
