- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Buford, GA
Buford Academy
Federal NCES profile for Buford Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130060002345
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buford Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buford Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Academy ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Buford, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Buford Academy held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.2 → 88.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 130060002345 · Buford, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 9.2:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Buford High School (1,966 students)
Buford Academy held near 1,275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.2 → 88.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Buford Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buford High Sc
Buford High School
1,966 students
- Buford Middle
Buford Middle School
1,426 students
- Buford Senior
Buford Senior Academy
1,368 students
- This school
Buford Academy
816 students
- Buford Element 431
Buford Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Buford Academy reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buford Academy compares
Buford Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Asian 10.5%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Buford Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buford City reports $13,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buford Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Senior Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buford Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Buford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buford Academy
How many students attend Buford Academy?
Buford Academy has 816 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Buford, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,297 (2022-23) → 1,275 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford Academy is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Buford Academy?
26.7% of students at Buford Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buford Academy?
The largest demographic group at Buford Academy is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buford Academy?
Buford Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Buford Academy rank among public schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Academy ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Buford, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Buford on the city page.
What other schools are in Buford City?
Besides Buford Academy, Buford City also operates Buford High School (1,966 students), Buford Middle School (1,426 students), and Buford Senior Academy (1,368 students). See the Buford City district page for the complete list.