Buford Elementary School serves 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Buford Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buford Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
28%
18%
Black
8%
36%
White
49%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Buford Elementary School often compared to?
Buford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Buford Elementary School?
402 students attend Buford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Buford Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buford Elementary School?
Buford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buford Elementary School offer ?
Buford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Buford Elementary School part of?
Buford Elementary School is part of Buford City School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
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