- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kenova, WV
Buffalo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540150001294
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kenova · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 279
- students enrolled
Buffalo Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kenova, WV.
School address
District: Wayne County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540150001294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Buffalo Middle School shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 540150001294 · Kenova, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High School (946 students)
Buffalo Middle School shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Middle 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 279
Buffalo Middle School
279 students
What this shows Buffalo Middle School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Middle School compares
Buffalo Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.1%
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 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Buffalo Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Gay Pre K-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Middle 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 middle 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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Middle School
How many students attend Buffalo Middle School?
Buffalo Middle School has 279 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kenova, WV. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 3% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Middle School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Kenova, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Middle School?
Buffalo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kenova?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle 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.