SA
Elementary Schools

Buffalo Elementary School

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

(724)353-9577

Compare this school →
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

Track Buffalo Elementary School

Schools change. Get an email when its test scores or ranking update — about once a year. No spam.

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.