Buffalo Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

Home > South Carolina > Union County > Buffalo

Buffalo Elementary School

733 Main Street
Buffalo, SC 29321

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving is 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 478 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
: Bottom 50% in SC
: 31% (Btm 50%)
: 31% (Btm 50%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Buffalo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category

Attribute

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Student Attention

Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Buffalo Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Buffalo Elementary School
Pre-K	20
Kind	77
1	75
2	67
3	73
4	83
5	83

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

478 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School
2023	491
2022	499
2021	515
2020	553
2019	553
2018	578
2017	578
2016	571
2015	585
2014	604
2013	570
2012	578
2011	621
2010	655
2009	658
2008	550
2007	576
2006	566
2005	568
2004	612
2003	653
2002	660
2001	647
2000	616
1999	660
1998	660
1997	681
1996	669
1995	665
1994	642
1993	612
1992	588
1991	577
1990	583
1989	595
1988	604
1987	609

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School
2023	40
2022	43
2021	38
2020	37
2019	37
2018	37
2017	37
2016	37
2015	36
2014	40
2013	42
2012	42
2011	41
2010	43
2009	44
2008	38
2007	60
2006	39
2005	41
2004	41
2003	46
2002	45
2001	48
2000	46
1999	42
1998	42
1997	37
1996	37
1995	40
1994	39
1993	37
1992	34
1991	33
1990	32
1989	34
1988	33
1987	30

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Motto

Welcome Home...Where You Belong!

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Buffalo Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Buffalo Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (SC)

#889 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School
2023	#889
2022	#860
2021	#838
2019	#850
2018	#805
2017	#828
2016	#767
2015	#709
2014	#494
2013	#334
2012	#286

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

31%

43%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2023	31%	43%	30%
2022	32%	41%	25%
2021	25%	39%	23%
2019	37%	46%	32%
2018	38%	45%	33%
2017	32%	44%	31%
2016	37%	46%	35%
2015	45%	51%	43%
2014	69%	68%	61%
2013	79%	70%	67%
2012	80%	71%	68%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

31%

52%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2022	31%	52%	39%
2021	27%	48%	33%
2019	31%	48%	33%
2018	27%	45%	33%
2017	27%	43%	28%
2016	32%	46%	34%
2015	30%	42%	35%
2014	76%	72%	65%
2013	81%	74%	67%
2012	81%	72%	67%
2011	81%	71%	65%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

35-39%

50%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2022	37%	50%	36%
2021	27%	48%	36%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2023	12:1	14:1	14:1
2022	12:1	14:1	14:1
2021	14:1	14:1	15:1
2020	15:1	15:1	15:1
2019	15:1	15:1	15:1
2018	16:1	16:1	15:1
2017	16:1	15:1	15:1
2016	15:1	16:1	15:1
2015	16:1	16:1	16:1
2014	15:1	16:1	15:1
2013	14:1	16:1	15:1
2012	14:1	16:1	15:1
2011	15:1	16:1	16:1
2010	15:1	16:1	16:1
2009	15:1	15:1	15:1
2008	15:1	15:1	14:1
2007	10:1	10:1	10:1
2006	15:1	15:1	14:1
2005	14:1	15:1	14:1
2004	15:1	16:1	14:1
2003	14:1	15:1	14:1
2002	15:1	15:1	14:1
2001	13:1	15:1	14:1
2000	13:1	15:1	14:1
1999	16:1	15:1	13:1
1998	16:1	16:1	15:1
1997	18:1	16:1	15:1
1996	18:1	16:1	15:1
1995	16:1	17:1	16:1
1994	16:1	17:1	16:1
1993	17:1	17:1	17:1
1992	17:1	17:1	18:1
1991	17:1	17:1	17:1
1990	18:1	17:1	18:1
1989	18:1	18:1	18:1
1988	18:1	18:1	19:1
1987	20:1	18:1	19:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2013)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2013	1%	2%
2012	1%	1%	1%
2007	1%	1%
2006	1%	1%
2005	1%	1%
1998	1%	2%
1996	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

14%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2023	4%	13%	4%
2022	4%	12%	3%
2021	4%	11%	2%
2020	3%	10%	2%
2019	3%	10%	2%
2018	1%	9%	1%
2017	1%	9%	1%
2016	2%	9%	1%
2015	2%	8%
2014	2%	8%	1%
2013	2%	7%	2%
2012	2%	7%	1%
2011	2%	7%	1%
2010	2%	6%	1%
2009	2%	5%	1%
2008	3%	6%	1%
2007	2%	5%
2006	1%	4%
2005	1%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

34%

31%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2023	37%	31%	34%
2022	39%	32%	35%
2021	39%	33%	35%
2020	36%	33%	35%
2019	36%	33%	35%
2018	40%	34%	38%
2017	40%	34%	38%
2016	37%	34%	38%
2015	37%	35%	30%
2014	38%	35%	38%
2013	38%	35%	38%
2012	37%	36%	37%
2011	37%	36%	38%
2010	42%	38%	40%
2009	41%	39%	39%
2008	41%	39%	39%
2007	44%	40%	42%
2006	40%	41%	40%
2005	40%	41%	41%
2004	39%	41%	40%
2003	40%	41%	41%
2002	41%	41%	40%
2001	40%	42%	41%
2000	40%	42%	41%
1999	38%	41%	42%
1998	36%	42%	41%
1997	36%	41%	41%
1996	38%	41%	41%
1995	41%	41%	42%
1994	35%	41%	41%
1993	35%	41%	41%
1992	37%	41%	41%
1991	40%	41%	42%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

48%

47%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2023	47%	48%	54%
2022	46%	48%	55%
2021	47%	49%	56%
2020	50%	50%	56%
2019	50%	50%	56%
2018	51%	51%	57%
2017	51%	51%	57%
2016	53%	52%	58%
2015	54%	52%	45%
2014	55%	52%	58%
2013	56%	53%	58%
2012	57%	53%	59%
2011	58%	53%	60%
2010	56%	53%	58%
2009	57%	53%	60%
2008	56%	53%	60%
2007	53%	54%	58%
2006	58%	54%	60%
2005	58%	54%	59%
2004	61%	54%	60%
2003	60%	54%	58%
2002	59%	55%	60%
2001	60%	55%	59%
2000	61%	55%	59%
1999	61%	55%	58%
1998	63%	55%	59%
1997	64%	56%	59%
1996	61%	56%	59%
1995	59%	56%	58%
1994	65%	57%	59%
1993	65%	57%	59%
1992	63%	57%	59%
1991	60%	57%	58%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2023	12%	6%	8%
2022	11%	6%	7%
2021	10%	5%	7%
2020	11%	5%	7%
2019	11%	5%	7%
2018	8%	4%	4%
2017	8%	4%	4%
2016	8%	4%	3%
2015	7%	3%	5%
2014	5%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.64

0.67

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2023	0.63	0.66	0.59
2022	0.63	0.66	0.58
2021	0.62	0.64	0.57
2020	0.61	0.63	0.56
2019	0.61	0.63	0.56
2018	0.58	0.62	0.54
2017	0.58	0.62	0.54
2016	0.58	0.61	0.53
2015	0.57	0.61	0.49
2014	0.56	0.61	0.52
2013	0.56	0.60	0.52
2012	0.54	0.59	0.52
2011	0.53	0.59	0.50
2010	0.51	0.58	0.50
2009	0.51	0.57	0.50
2008	0.52	0.57	0.49
2007	0.53	0.55	0.50
2006	0.51	0.54	0.49
2005	0.51	0.54	0.50
2004	0.48	0.54	0.49
2003	0.48	0.54	0.50
2002	0.50	0.53	0.49
2001	0.49	0.53	0.49
2000	0.49	0.53	0.49
1999	0.49	0.53	0.49
1998	0.48	0.53	0.49
1997	0.47	0.52	0.49
1996	0.49	0.52	0.49
1995	0.49	0.52	0.49
1994	0.47	0.51	0.49
1993	0.46	0.51	0.49
1992	0.47	0.51	0.49
1991	0.48	0.51	0.49

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

100%

67%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2023	100%	67%	86%
2022	100%	60%	86%
2021	100%	59%	93%
2020	100%	58%	93%
2019	100%	58%	93%
2018	100%	64%	79%
2017	100%	64%	79%
2016	71%	55%	62%
2015	65%	50%	59%
2014	69%	51%	63%
2013	65%	51%	60%
2012	66%	50%	58%
2011	64%	48%	58%
2010	64%	47%	56%
2009	52%	45%	52%
2008	54%	44%	51%
2007	57%	44%	52%
2006	58%	44%	51%
2005	55%	44%	51%
2004	56%	43%	49%
2003	57%	42%	48%
2002	50%	41%	46%
2001	51%	39%	45%
2000	49%	40%	45%
1999	48%	39%	45%
1998	53%	42%	45%
1997	49%	40%	43%
1996	48%	40%	42%
1995	50%	40%	43%
1994	47%	39%	42%
1993	42%	38%	38%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for (15-16)

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2016)
Year	Buffalo Elementary School	South Carolina	Union 01 School District
2016	5%	5%	6%
2015	6%	6%	9%
2014	6%	6%	7%
2013	8%	7%	8%
2012	6%	7%	9%
2011	5%	6%	8%
2010	8%	7%	10%
2009	7%	8%	10%
2008	7%	8%	10%
2007	9%	8%	10%
2006	8%	8%	10%
2005	10%	8%	10%
2004	9%	8%	10%
2003	8%	8%	10%
2002	9%	8%	11%
2001	9%	8%	12%
2000	10%	7%	10%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Union 01 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buffalo Elementary School's ranking?

Buffalo Elementary School is ranked #889 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.

What schools are Buffalo Elementary School often compared to?

Buffalo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foster Park Elementary School, Jonesville Elementary Middle School, Monarch Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).

How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?

478 students attend Buffalo Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of Buffalo Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Elementary School?

Buffalo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Buffalo Elementary School offer ?

Buffalo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Buffalo Elementary School part of?

Buffalo Elementary School is part of Union 01 School District.

School Reviews
Review Buffalo Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

January 24, 2026

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist

A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.

January 24, 2026

How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School

Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.

January 24, 2026

School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know

Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 478 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
: Bottom 50%
: 31% (Btm 50%)
: 31% (Btm 50%)
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education