- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden City, KS
Buffalo Jones Elem
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo Jones Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200639001172
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo Jones Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #7 of 13
- elementary schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo Jones Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Jones Elem ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Garden City, KS.
School address
District: Garden City · Kansas
NCES ID 200639001172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Buffalo Jones Elem grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 200639001172 · Garden City, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 13:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (1,946 students)
Buffalo Jones Elem grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Buffalo Jones Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden City Hi
Garden City High School
1,946 students
- Jennie Wilson
Jennie Wilson Elem
796 students
- Horace J. Good 583
Horace J. Good Middle School
583 students
- Kenneth Hender 425
Kenneth Henderson Middle
425 students
- Charles O Ston 377
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
377 students
- This school 221
Buffalo Jones Elem
221 students
What this shows Buffalo Jones Elem reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo Jones Elem compares
Buffalo Jones Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 77% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Kansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
White 5.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Buffalo Jones Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Garden City reports $13,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo Jones Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennie Wilson Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horace J. Good Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth Henderson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo Jones Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 56.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Garden City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kenneth Henderson Middle
Standard public school
425 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Charles O Stones Intermediate Ctr
Standard public school
377 students 13:1 students per teacher
Florence Wilson Elem
Standard public school
376 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Ctr
Standard public school
367 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Victor Ornelas Elem
Standard public school
351 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Alta Brown Elem
Standard public school
336 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo Jones Elem
How many students attend Buffalo Jones Elem?
Buffalo Jones Elem has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Jones Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Jones Elem is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo Jones Elem?
75.4% of students at Buffalo Jones Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo Jones Elem?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo Jones Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Garden City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo Jones Elem?
Buffalo Jones Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buffalo Jones Elem rank among elementary schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo Jones Elem ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Garden City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Garden City on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden City?
Besides Buffalo Jones Elem, Garden City also operates Garden City High School (1,946 students), Jennie Wilson Elem (796 students), and Horace J. Good Middle School (583 students). See the Garden City district page for the complete list.