- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenova, WV
Buffalo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540150001091
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kenova · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 402
- students enrolled
Buffalo Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kenova, WV.
School address
District: Wayne County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540150001091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Buffalo Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 540150001091 · Kenova, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High School (946 students)
Buffalo Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High School
946 students
- Ceredo-Kenova
Ceredo-Kenova Elementary
632 students
- Wayne High Sch
Wayne High School
525 students
- Wayne Elementa
Wayne Elementary School
444 students
- Fort Gay Pre K
Fort Gay Pre K-8
440 students
- This school
Buffalo Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Buffalo Elementary School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Elementary School compares
Buffalo Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Buffalo Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Schools reports $14,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ceredo-Kenova Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Gay Pre K-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Elementary School
How many students attend Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenova, WV. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 6% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Kenova, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Elementary School?
Buffalo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buffalo Elementary School rank among public schools in Kenova?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kenova, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wayne County Schools?
Besides Buffalo Elementary School, Wayne County Schools also operates Spring Valley High School (946 students), Ceredo-Kenova Elementary (632 students), and Wayne High School (525 students). See the Wayne County Schools district page for the complete list.