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Buffalo Elementary School

Freeport Area SD · Armstrong County · 500 Sarver Rd, Sarver, PA 16055.0

(724)353-9577

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9/10
#219
Rank 219 out of 1,545
Top 14%
English Language Arts8/10 · #314 · 80th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #244 · 84th percentile
Science10/10 · #27 · 98th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Buffalo Elementary stands out as one of the stronger rural schools in western Pennsylvania, with science scores that are genuinely exceptional — ranking in the 98th percentile statewide and making it a real point of pride for the Freeport Area district. Sarver sits in the rolling hills of Armstrong County along the Allegheny River valley, the kind of small-town setting where families know their neighbors and kids grow up with a strong sense of community. Families who value solid academics in a close-knit, small-school environment — and don't mind trading city conveniences for quieter country living about 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh — will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

297 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
282 (95%)
Multiple Races
9 (3%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged62 (21%)
Students with Disabilities39 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

564
Enrollment
40.2
Teachers (FTE)
14:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1403 · 12th percentile

8 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.