BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Buffalo Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Union 01 school district, located in Buffalo, SC with about 575 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Buffalo Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Buffalo Elementary School, located at 733 Main Street in Buffalo, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Union County School District. As a community-centered school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. The school environment typically emphasizes core curriculum instruction, such as reading, mathematics, and science, while striving to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and lifelong learning.

Beyond standard academics, Buffalo Elementary plays a vital role in the small town of Buffalo by acting as a hub for local families. The school works to build strong relationships with parents and community members to ensure students have the resources they need to succeed. By prioritizing character development and collaborative learning, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond, upholding the educational standards of the surrounding district.

For more information, contact Buffalo Elementary at (864) 429-1730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

733 Main Street
Buffalo, SC 29321
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BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Buffalo, SC with about 575 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Union 01
Total Students:
575
Teachers:
38
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 575 students

White
52.7%
Black or African American
35.8%
Two or more races
10.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
43.8%
Male
56.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.