- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freeport, PA
South Buffalo El Sch
Federal NCES profile for South Buffalo El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421044000592
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Buffalo El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 221
- students enrolled
South Buffalo El Sch has class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Freeport Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421044000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
South Buffalo El Sch shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 421044000592 · Freeport, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 11.6:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo El Sch (564 students)
South Buffalo El Sch shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Buffalo El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buffalo El Sch
Buffalo El Sch
564 students
- Freeport Area
Freeport Area Shs
512 students
- Freeport Area
Freeport Area Ms
428 students
- This school 221
South Buffalo El Sch
221 students
What this shows South Buffalo El Sch reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Buffalo El Sch compares
South Buffalo El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 29% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$16,889
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, South Buffalo El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Freeport Area Sd reports $16,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Buffalo El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo El Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeport Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeport Area Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Buffalo El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Buffalo El Sch
How many students attend South Buffalo El Sch?
South Buffalo El Sch has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freeport, PA. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Buffalo El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Buffalo El Sch is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Buffalo El Sch?
41.3% of students at South Buffalo El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Buffalo El Sch?
The largest demographic group at South Buffalo El Sch is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Freeport, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Buffalo El Sch?
South Buffalo El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Freeport Area Sd?
Besides South Buffalo El Sch, Freeport Area Sd also operates Buffalo El Sch (564 students), Freeport Area Shs (512 students), and Freeport Area Ms (428 students). See the Freeport Area Sd district page for the complete list.