BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Wayne County Schools school district, located in KENOVA, WV with about 452 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 331 Buffalo Creek Road in Kenova, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wayne County school district. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative years. The school serves the local Kenova community, acting as a central hub for childhood learning and neighborhood engagement.
The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on core curriculum standards and building a strong educational base, Buffalo Elementary aims to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle school. With its specific focus on early childhood and elementary education, the school remains an integral part of the local community’s infrastructure, committed to the growth and success of the youth in the Buffalo Creek area.
For more information, contact BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 429-2911 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KENOVA, WV 25530
(304) 429-2911
BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in KENOVA, WV with about 452 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Wayne County Schools
- Total Students:
- 452
- Teachers:
- 26.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 452 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.